Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
& ?2 z' w; \0 y1 x! ]: M4 h, C4 vCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
+ H% e6 _4 @( Z% x( z% c  E' XGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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8 {& K+ P& w' x) @: L0 u: L5 y5 V2 cThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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- N7 @6 M+ N+ N    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
9 n1 E4 c3 c4 O2 B9 _    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
1 I7 Y$ v6 Z3 N4 _+ T" z9 `, f8 Q7 B    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

: Y3 J( A7 C& Q& p* BQualifications
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7 _% P. K3 J1 t( A$ N8 W: [    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
6 Y9 Z: r3 _1 k6 G6 t    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
# s1 D: }( p  r4 C" E5 c0 A    * 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
    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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# f7 I: T1 o4 F2 [  ZHow to Apply

Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
1 U& h' o* b8 F$ dOnline     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
9 @" w( E: d; @# u: }8 d$ ^Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

Fax     
(780) 492-8190