Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
( g" {: X* f" e, Z- m9 L) A: xPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
7 A( C" T& [  x% [+ N" SClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
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Hours  -            35
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& C/ d! ^2 b; u/ q- ?: [This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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  `3 M! D" k0 |! YDuties
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# I! H) k4 g( m" Y) ^+ ?7 l9 O    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
6 D) `$ l; Y. I+ i    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
0 @" i, B  X9 t  A9 N- x1 |    * 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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- S% B+ ?8 B$ _+ l) @5 d    * 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
    * 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
4 a& e  I7 U  N/ V% D( h* m: @    * WHMIS training
* i, K) ^4 N9 m1 C! {    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

Apply Online
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7 Z9 @! M! U5 Q$ a( x7 ]Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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1 L% O" W) ]# n/ y) C5 vMary-Jane Turnell
0 c5 a: }% O' F. TDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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; S# N: U; j" @9 Y; hmturnell@ualberta.ca

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(780) 492-8190