Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
$ g4 F/ i' V+ [- u2 YCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
$ T7 Q5 h% g8 P' W- EClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

& J) W7 P' k& s# _Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
: e, f) c( I: r1 G2 ~Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
: U; e( ~0 n/ w' MGrade  -           07
5 F! ]* w2 P* |5 m0 Z6 OHours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
* Q$ t. x5 ]' h$ g0 J2 m2 M1 U$ gThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
; d2 S! R, u6 b% b% R    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
' |  X' O. v) k# V) P8 k    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
" t9 @! q4 I* ~% _    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
4 J6 Q$ _6 s* x; Y% l" k- n. @    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
; L5 \( s. U" `4 ?# [; z# m% `    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
+ H/ O" T' P9 c8 D  W; V3 y! i/ _    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications

( h' P+ `+ H2 @5 I3 N. I0 }0 M0 x    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
( @2 k$ r3 ]' ?. l$ v7 N    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
# E, m6 i4 r! ?    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
' ^# \9 a8 U2 p6 L1 WApply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
9 O- p9 z5 t7 w% U1 g* R  ^Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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8 p" d* c6 }+ R7 l0 S! V" e Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
0 ^+ o/ I1 Y+ Q' r% z可惜我没有理科背景。