Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
: Q1 l0 }, Y: r/ q+ ~% O" q- N. F, `Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
9 l( z4 I3 r# S* VGrade  -            10
, G$ P0 a+ V9 D- a+ h0 lHours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
% @9 L) M3 M+ a5 Q    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
4 d4 P, n7 X: \/ ^    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
) b- k' P0 c! W$ o+ d    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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& r1 i4 v9 W" P7 k  T; ~; ^Qualifications
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- `* ^- g' i( W    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
; R  o$ d1 m" V' T6 c# ~    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
: N- Q. n% _* o+ R9 ?- ^7 C: ?2 {% }    * 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 N4 M7 M3 h# ^' m    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

; s$ K2 m) |5 N# ^" V, j6 b  PHow to Apply
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% V9 ~  Z  L# l7 @/ FApply Online
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; u. [2 {$ B+ WNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
0 [  j" [# J7 M4 y4 j! d2 k2 GOnline     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190