Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
% l2 e2 S9 I9 ^0 x. cHours  -           35 per wk

This 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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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
! @8 g. M- _& b! ~! H    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
6 e: u" ]1 a* g: b. H& I: i; l    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * 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
# X8 P/ y" \( t+ _; \8 x    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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Qualifications
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: o/ D+ A3 R6 g9 X    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
0 F. t1 v# k6 d, b7 w: ]2 b4 R, e& {    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
. [" D5 s$ b6 g    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
+ u3 Y( k' l- _+ g    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
9 j: _4 _  K1 O5 y5 Q    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
8 g" _1 Z( v5 _1 @; C0 r Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
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