Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
- ]) ~6 O: V. _- x8 \) P4 p3 ^Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
6 }9 L8 @4 s2 z$ kGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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/ M. l3 V( Q6 u- J2 O) O' aThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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$ k% F8 ?9 q; O5 h+ P- c6 c    * 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
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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- `1 o$ M6 I9 k. S# b: @Qualifications
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* N1 P7 O6 V+ z    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
: d% _7 }. I. p5 n    * 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
% `: }  w/ ]$ J3 a    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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; W* m4 `  v6 AApply Online

* E' {6 Y; [/ Y' z; f3 ENote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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5 C6 T5 l* a1 r& {+ Ehttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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