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
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
8 i$ ^4 b- G) |% L: v0 _Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

. W' D  [0 n3 M; e* {3 p/ HThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
1 R5 |' t$ ~4 D2 WThis 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
8 M" P* b% a3 w2 a3 N" `  j    * 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
  o' s6 n* r: M+ S; s: C0 b    * 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
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
  a6 Z& c6 B, |1 t/ m    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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0 t8 b" K" o; P  a+ zQualifications
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    * 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)
) C7 K  v$ D9 J9 ^3 k    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
2 ]( m% ]# E/ y$ H/ B- d: o6 M    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
7 S+ D9 ?' i2 Z" t( l2 y$ W    * 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
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
, ~0 \$ m& V/ N" X/ x Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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