Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
; K3 F. l; {& }: H' Z0 ?3 B) r9 ]Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
: h; E4 Z( J* I' I. k/ {Closing 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
9 w8 i) t" S6 w# zHours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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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
! G* n( P/ G$ y$ x- e    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
1 E6 D7 t. u* }' Y  P    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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  w# u4 L. L" HQualifications
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1 ?1 c- r- m5 o+ e    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
- A" W5 t/ u0 U. \! a) w: U    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
) w8 v( l9 a3 }    * 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
. ?7 N; S" Y/ k- F- K    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply
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) Y6 _% y& P5 D- }) Z3 `Apply Online

' ?* a4 k2 o# ^6 n! qNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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% Y2 o! c& i- ?; Yhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 O. g7 y# ]* |7 ~1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
$ F" M: l; I+ P3 R' F# PEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
7 `8 H9 E& r9 m6 Vmturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190