Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  _7 V. D1 B- B5 l  C) p/ ^Competition No.  -            S10799034
6 h3 q2 U; [' [- ?" U% GPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

$ @& g* v5 h! U* H: y/ dPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
6 K+ C: h( P" E1 V/ F( @7 vSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
2 g* y6 j7 k( J! Q" ^2 r( MHours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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    * 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
  G5 T& a( f0 Z9 X    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
0 e) S* D. w+ O" y( t3 F) ?    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

$ F" E+ f' S0 }3 o7 \Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
, T" u+ L3 W  T6 J+ |    * 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
1 h/ ^2 M/ d* Q" V0 x9 Z8 N    * WHMIS training
% b0 f, a) N. f, I    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
% p6 A9 r9 Q9 V' }- H5 JDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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8 p( e2 Q9 D+ BEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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