Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
- s3 ^2 b( L6 ?1 S( a8 N0 wDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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+ @8 ~0 m" H+ IThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

3 j$ r) i# P, z& d$ `    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
! D$ j; e8 {& h4 W& v! }    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

" H1 @( i4 F2 }, i7 e+ o, b9 h    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
    * Experience in an established research laboratory with demonstrated knowledge of lab safety regulations and procedures including general lab hygiene and specific safety protocols for thermal ionization mass spectrometers
! E8 a3 H* ^3 ^8 w6 n0 R5 c" c    * WHMIS training
! @3 a: ^- H& B, [    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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: m! j& q) c* J$ }3 w" OMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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