Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
4 U1 q+ ?4 y3 R' u( i  ACompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

- j! h: l$ Z/ d  n) n% qPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
8 S0 Z, q9 R3 M' CGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
0 ^5 }7 K1 U4 R$ a7 f3 s# H/ Q3 O0 j    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
7 L' |! {/ M, i0 P* q    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
% j+ X- }. e3 F) V( i4 t    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
. a8 G1 e& A% R    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
: @# T: _( l5 x, h; y5 Y! x    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications
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    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
1 F  O0 P9 W0 o- U+ x# v/ @    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
3 c  K0 U* r0 s. k% A    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
0 K+ f8 h$ ^& h$ \    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
7 \+ c! w- q! P& X2 e6 e Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
# D8 ]- c' w: f* Q0 D  p' [University of Alberta
. N7 r8 c0 P6 n  b) E' a' A1 Z1 ~Edmonton, Alberta
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/ F* T2 k& M$ M; V Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
可惜我没有理科背景。