Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
+ C3 K0 j5 W, a" P$ R2 ADepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
: `" r' L$ k- H  O, @8 |$ S$ }Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
) A  }* V' z) G+ EClosing 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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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties

+ c0 c' u) y5 u% i0 k5 j    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
( `  Z) ?. P  [* r( W" g& T    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
! }. e7 {' S9 W! q" u) S    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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9 z" a7 _7 C5 S$ A5 e* s    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
  @, J0 E7 O6 ?* M! ]+ u    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
/ C; W% ~$ j, a( n9 S: R8 l    * 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
# C. _. S% c' M3 \5 B2 h0 Y    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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) E3 C& p, Y. hhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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  @: @- ]' f8 c* f" LMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  i7 \4 e; _, H( ]: c# O1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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: {/ e$ e9 ?; ~+ kmturnell@ualberta.ca

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