Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
2 l& H' r- f  \/ D5 Q3 c6 ^Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
1 I+ ~* D3 G$ H3 Z% U  JClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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; J/ g3 w  @' i) A6 wPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
) ?/ L- V- ^) yGrade  -           07
6 L8 u$ G7 M" A. n, |' g0 G7 WHours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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, @7 u# w0 ]9 n( D' h6 z  `3 d    * 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
# V" Q2 l1 R! t0 j- A; B4 R$ d# \    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
( z" o8 n* Z/ B! s  G/ B( A+ f    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
1 z1 N6 h& S+ H+ M/ ]    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications

( _. e) V0 f! u8 G! u2 V; y- }    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
6 v& H- a  r0 ?0 X    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
9 u% p( b+ n3 L$ T    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online

+ ?* \" w9 ?( tNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
, d9 M( K) f3 ]2 |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
T6G 2E3
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。
可惜我没有理科背景。