Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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+ s. _; `# w) Q; a. h4 UPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
* ~' L  u- m2 k, t# P+ oGrade  -            10
- }$ R) ~7 o- q( i+ SHours  -            35
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- n( u* O4 m( `) ~" T/ ?This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

    * 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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Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
3 |+ F  W% o4 e# K    * 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
" c8 |6 i2 \- `: c. {    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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4 W" {2 e) X0 Y8 o# Z$ j3 Z9 jApply Online

, T4 h& E, k2 g$ L9 U( HNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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Email     
) M3 e! N8 y9 `/ H6 P% P. K' Y( gmturnell@ualberta.ca

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