Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
/ x" t# g; X) g. WPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

! R- X+ g; C9 A; UPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
0 r! s1 C$ x8 G8 Y( Y: GSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
4 p3 H/ p6 s; H% n  pGrade  -            10
5 ]; D0 {% V1 T' P' J1 s! r+ HHours  -            35
       

' D2 M: y5 y# P2 W' u4 uThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
( W: m8 `4 |* |0 A2 u9 m3 J/ c# |    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
% R* S# v9 L& ?( Q1 _: F    * 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
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Qualifications
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& C9 j) ?* Q4 ?# A  ~    * 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
- f1 g; D6 }7 h" [3 w    * 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
) A. S0 c" J( I3 Y8 J# K    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
. E0 O# _' ~) I/ t! R/ k- x; NOnline     
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4 k9 T. S  @# N! o. O- iMary-Jane Turnell
, n* f7 c* h4 \Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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Fax     
(780) 492-8190