Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
2 F* H' p; f9 W, v+ gClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
; _/ ~# E. U' ?! x3 ~( mGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

  |4 C7 Z* p) V) jThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
  k. u- h2 }) J2 UThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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6 \' @, _* _* e: h    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
& {3 D9 p! W1 O4 i    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
0 M# ~' \" @: L% h9 I" [' _    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
3 {# P3 Z8 j9 J# h, L4 n; A- p& g    * 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
    * 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

2 [3 c; e% b. p( M' F    * 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)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
! c/ g5 ^' y3 F+ m; S8 s    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
- W1 D6 A$ R. J2 I6 UApplications may be forwarded to:
7 R6 o  _+ j2 u( u/ g2 @ Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
. E$ D( k; x( j+ D. @1-26 Earth Sciences Building
+ r9 ?6 k- d' [/ VUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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5 m0 l6 d6 ^, H' 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。
: {) ]7 a1 G! D8 b* a9 k& p, I可惜我没有理科背景。