Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
; _* B+ ^: R& H0 m5 @Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
6 W9 j. B+ R# [: q! c' USalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
+ U$ x: G$ }+ v$ e7 }) E. H! PGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

: Z, v3 Q5 f+ yThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
6 H6 }/ }/ d5 j2 M) LThis position ends July 30, 2009.
7 b- N, l/ R7 v5 q1 }# h& kDuties

. n/ u& \: K0 d% U    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
0 r. |* i: |4 l+ t+ P* x    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
0 }/ o5 b! d+ \5 s: T0 M  m4 ^    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
7 z% H: W* M' t% f# A) _/ T$ ~    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
# z% k9 W3 C( _$ ?    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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! F2 ~) O& c: FQualifications

+ a, N7 X. k$ G0 r6 y    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
5 ?6 [# c# E% C1 X7 \    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
" p( `1 Q. T8 ]    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
( ^4 {' T! Z: I    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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: d; X+ h+ |4 e6 A0 C( LHow to Apply
( f% ~' I+ l+ W4 a" J* x7 rApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
& V, F- `1 D9 v& C) E! [" NApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
8 `; Q$ |5 Q& ?6 D* JEdmonton, Alberta
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+ m" I% Q4 w3 V8 b7 M Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
可惜我没有理科背景。