Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
* i7 K$ q$ I. \: @Competition No.  -            S10799034
, [( y. V& U. N( |0 |Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

! p3 e  L) e: {" y2 \# ~Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
5 M, @. [, |( B: f7 _& Z2 n3 OGrade  -            10
% ^* W2 R1 f, _0 ]: O4 }! pHours  -            35
       
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$ V- P: s' S& WThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties

    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
1 i5 V4 p" t% K6 {$ D9 y    * 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
) J" `3 l5 D2 p' E    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
% ~7 H& ^. |6 k0 ?% I    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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- o) o, D5 I, bQualifications
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    * 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
+ U3 g5 {$ h4 E3 f9 A: U    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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; C7 r; P+ Q+ V: q4 @How to Apply
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Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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, t" d, \: B0 N$ `! Z/ I4 k1 bhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
: A2 u+ u% b2 r2 rMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
6 W  D. @$ h' b" i1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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