Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
$ h, U8 A7 @$ ^( xCompetition No.  -            S10799034
, y; S: R# w+ f3 WPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
( x) h# w9 [$ E, e' qHours  -            35
       

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

, y5 [8 i" i( a- r    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * 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
. A$ Q- b4 b( |* f2 T    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
: h# T1 \! [1 `6 x- D& c    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
; y# l( _: F$ n    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
! }4 D0 {1 @( I3 \    * 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
    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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7 _* ]) F# w8 G' d- K2 x( G, y9 zHow to Apply
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Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
5 C& l+ }9 I) c; xMary-Jane Turnell
, I% u8 n3 ^+ o+ w/ D3 w% {Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
' _% h) U8 c) o# KUniversity of Alberta
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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Fax     
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