Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
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Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
, C0 R7 x) g. I2 l9 p$ Z  \Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties

. j6 b, z) @: |) {# D. u    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
7 Z+ A5 o$ `- w; B3 |& h    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
& U7 a% H5 m$ O& q; f    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
& G  P: P: V. t* U; m/ q8 O" M) j    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
; l7 E% R% L  B/ a: k8 Y& X    * 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
8 j: q! _  M# S7 z2 \    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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3 C' J8 D6 n# UNote: 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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  q( t5 S5 v4 rMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
$ H# G# N. u1 W& E5 a! s1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

Fax     
(780) 492-8190