Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
9 x7 D! |9 G. z$ H3 ?5 }" m$ aPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
7 b  }3 n9 b" o, j8 P' OClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

2 l9 Q9 ^& R$ ?) f( N! QPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
" q5 U/ r3 Z$ `9 J) w7 ySalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
) r# y1 P( v' ]( W' m; SGrade  -            10
# z2 }& c$ U! XHours  -            35
       
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% c" a- F0 M0 P  G1 cThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

4 ?3 I' u5 j7 X1 S/ b& k1 xDuties
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$ U: _$ O7 X5 o9 H    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
* F- v. i. a2 e# q3 c  U  Q( ?    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
" X& B# E: Q/ E& Q5 x" B& L    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
. H8 |% m6 M  m; Q1 w+ G    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
- O$ l5 [* e$ U" B9 I9 n( L5 d) s- X    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
9 h9 s* R7 K. G! X    * 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
" `( P/ m; n6 U* _+ e    * WHMIS training
9 z4 ~4 g/ \2 {6 M    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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Apply Online
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) u% K) g8 s- X( I' LNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
1 I0 |  U3 j/ s1 I; e" n4 qMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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( N) f: C1 E! m/ P4 Zmturnell@ualberta.ca
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