Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
* l2 O' `, o- X8 N2 FClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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) G" {5 @% U/ V/ o  WThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties

1 v9 a9 v6 M% ?4 B( Q3 }    * 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
/ x( c2 ~) T2 E* B* }; @% N1 Y" x    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
; L" z9 ^! G- d- J0 ^( U    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

% M4 S5 l+ k: y6 pQualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
: j! X' o& Y. H" y- ?* h$ W    * 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
    * WHMIS training
- V' O, }+ }% K2 w# |    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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" b8 Q' L: a8 {$ Y: Q, mApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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9 d3 k" S( w- j; u- o1 ehttp://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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(780) 492-8190