Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
( Q- _5 Y- U4 G) z# E9 PPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
% r; V2 t: }# E0 U2 _Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

9 J9 R& G0 p0 X5 RPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
3 O4 C7 O$ ]' @! ?- Y3 x" kSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
/ d4 d* `7 p6 u+ z, s6 RGrade  -           07
$ N) \0 _( W3 n' t! F, L/ |: N& tHours  -           35 per wk

- u6 o/ i: ~8 w% `  S+ kThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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2 V$ l# K; q8 n5 N# I    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
1 R+ ?8 C7 R4 X, m/ _) p6 m. z% W0 C    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
& B; ^) \+ o! ?6 D9 h& }0 M3 f, v    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
# ?* E- i0 t/ i/ h3 g8 W" y9 Q& z. f    * 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
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
7 C6 }! R# o' i& G    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

  V& c, n2 J& |Qualifications
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    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
& \* K% L9 v. T) n  x4 c, @    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
( k7 T5 I: |/ G: l4 {# a, j8 q4 Z    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
5 K% l6 Q& r8 t- g1 Y7 g6 ?" ]; ~1 r+ F# {Apply Online
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2 C5 P- i5 f, X1 s) U2 @- @Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
3 g% j- D. f' g+ V; |) t6 P/ `Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
+ S/ n# F% {+ |/ i! @1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
. q4 M$ N5 C8 E& n8 _Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
) M: u/ J. E8 p6 e6 I 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。
* h$ n$ s, y7 Q3 P; h. E: ^5 s可惜我没有理科背景。