Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
0 d. k/ N" X( n1 t4 S3 mDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 H# Q$ B% B2 h  A+ B/ N2 rCompetition No.  -            S10799034
( `/ ^, H& l! u+ e: Y1 a/ a. APosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
  G" E6 X+ H4 vClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

0 Y  v- t1 ^3 O( o7 |: Z; c! rPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
8 g) Q- @/ N# F. {3 nGrade  -            10
0 @0 m! U$ H' F  e) }9 z% [: B: `' f: HHours  -            35
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3 d6 z. n8 f, K1 Q, mThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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6 }: Y* `7 K8 v  y* q+ ]Duties

1 Q4 w3 X4 O$ _0 ]' s4 J1 T# q5 \    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
( k+ G0 `# y" }. E" K2 P4 C* i    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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' c) }8 k! I& t6 b; f% E6 w+ V5 O1 eQualifications

! f2 q/ l" x, N    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
3 ~7 i9 i3 K0 O0 D' g5 ]; W    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
    * 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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  X+ A0 P! H, O$ H6 }How to Apply
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/ x3 A- N9 u  nApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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) k2 B8 S3 E2 E. ?6 O( W' s* a. BMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
2 h9 a: \5 W% m9 R" eUniversity of Alberta
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Email     
8 y' `+ f  P' N7 G; Q9 Nmturnell@ualberta.ca

Fax     
(780) 492-8190