Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
) u( B5 ~* E7 I" A4 BPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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2 t( R+ Y. x' t0 s+ e1 OPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
8 G9 F( q7 q% l8 Q$ N- Y$ fSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
: V& L6 M7 _6 n' f- M' M/ fHours  -           35 per wk
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7 @( k. T4 r! VThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
- C2 [" _6 }; G. WDuties

1 H( ]! h& ?0 P2 n" T! ^) }    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
& _9 U0 T2 i* Y9 F1 q    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
/ Q1 p6 S, c. [# [9 X    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
, Z# ?" ~" [' }! B6 P; E    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
! d0 `$ h) B5 s6 W; I    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
0 I  D5 s0 O" t# f4 K7 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
: S/ F( T5 n3 A6 x    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

( L4 J8 T0 J7 n. ^& ]5 i7 CQualifications
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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
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
! L$ ]/ I7 d/ y' z" h2 P    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

; E* y7 ^) x/ GHow to Apply
6 T( J4 O; o2 }: K: e6 A; NApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
& X, ~) ^- k( zApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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T6G 2E3
Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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( e/ l+ m3 n  y, b0 Z0 j9 _; C可惜我没有理科背景。