Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
0 }6 A+ J: w7 w; Z) KCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
) h2 N2 z) p) K( [3 z. D$ bClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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8 z+ f0 @1 c6 yPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
: m7 s# S/ K+ n# c$ GHours  -            35
       

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
" H2 m5 P. B& ?    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
7 a& v# g6 P. B9 F    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
. u  B- _  T( j1 [, |5 I    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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" s& z6 Z; q* H( Y  J; U& o- v    * 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
0 ^' Y/ B& W* b& |( M* 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
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
4 q0 E4 r8 l3 V- q  ~+ ^Mary-Jane Turnell
. R% e# S3 J  A* Q; C" h3 W7 ODept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
$ h6 [" O9 A: Z3 z) y( n4 s0 a, rUniversity of Alberta
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(780) 492-8190