Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
' N, T4 g% H+ D  v/ O7 ?7 j: \Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
6 h# n% z6 {/ gGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

/ B4 i; |1 G: \This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
/ J9 Z. v' K0 I/ g$ K: kThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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    * 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
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
7 w- W* }" o; M4 g    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
# F: P1 Y4 e* E    * 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
# f- s! C& [, o9 t    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
3 u7 `# i* i# @7 [) @. K6 Q    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications

' A/ P; a7 h! C3 o  p    * 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
  }5 }! A) y' Z1 y( G    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
  D' e  ]9 m- v; c5 hApplications may be forwarded to:
) g3 s- p$ W' a7 ~ Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
3 r5 B9 r( e) j4 ?3 p- j1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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. J! h$ [" Z  f 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。
4 I! Z$ Z/ [* K! R8 G+ Z可惜我没有理科背景。