Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
1 o$ @( o- \2 u8 n* }0 LPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
  [. V8 _, X' ]7 {  l$ pGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
. {. g% q! D- L& }0 u% |$ gThis position ends July 30, 2009.
* K* {" Z- Q$ CDuties
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9 U1 I7 Y$ J8 a; Z    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
7 z" q* m7 u2 h( i7 q( H% ?9 O+ N    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * 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
+ E) P  E$ L5 R( f$ r+ D    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
3 f& J4 H' ^% u+ f    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications
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4 O- ?0 ~4 s" [' R. e2 Z    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
" o- h. u0 @, P# G$ m+ }' n    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
- g/ G; i) `% Z) V6 S) {    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
$ F, n$ G( h& [' wApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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  Z& q# W% Q3 m# l1 m& p" j3 f Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 `. Z. ~* E: r# Z, T/ M. g1 P0 O. F1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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T6G 2E3
Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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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。