Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
3 X  Y! j; ]' b, c3 EDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
+ F; x+ `. [& KPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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+ Q- _5 Q, L# m  B4 pPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
" g0 e. z4 n9 n# m& q6 BSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
0 s# D! K  f+ OGrade  -            10
Hours  -            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
: ^. Q! u/ s2 v: Z    * 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

Qualifications

6 h9 T9 @0 Y7 T$ }7 x    * 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
    * 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
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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, D# s: n% y& c$ n" RHow to Apply

Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mary-Jane Turnell
( L6 [9 a9 X7 xDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
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