Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
$ ~3 l. i. K3 x$ [/ o) E* R  D! eClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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6 ~0 `3 F7 u( Z' G; cPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
  F; c  f4 B5 t% v& aHours  -           35 per wk
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% f3 H. `8 b$ l: G$ cThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
: y" c! [+ k6 X- C  L3 k" k/ uThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
3 o% @  [& Y! t* s1 \7 l% S    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
& f. b, ~1 D- g% I$ {# Y! H    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
' J  D' L9 ?6 [3 k9 |5 u5 I0 G    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
) Y- M+ }! T: u  Y/ a    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
5 R- W& m0 }; n: e    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

* j, j8 r- g, l2 z- i) B) UQualifications

8 W, c3 D5 D. i    * 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)
$ [! c- p0 ?( g6 U" d    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
+ v" w) T( z& s6 M1 B  ~+ f    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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# O, F( S4 o+ p( WHow to Apply
1 Y0 l& a: G6 w/ [. R4 F) |Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
* @% l. s1 Q; \/ V Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- n6 j" t) G8 t, c0 s2 G1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
: c, k4 O1 r9 a5 u2 G, w可惜我没有理科背景。