Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
5 m- ^- o9 \. p. DDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 _3 J+ S. A" f2 }Competition No.  -            S10799034
4 q" C9 J4 r* L0 r7 PPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
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4 Q8 F% g3 r2 M' y* |4 ]1 R- z) R/ jPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
' A, k1 u1 m# l5 G# PSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
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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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8 \3 Q$ D4 O5 }8 j2 L    * 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
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
& Y3 A6 _9 d. j$ i    * 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
3 h. Q1 V% ^' |0 w0 B    * WHMIS training
; @+ z1 N8 L3 y) V    * 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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Apply Online

2 p% R7 N. Y) E% |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
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+ P: a$ x5 M- P7 B7 p: E+ QMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
2 n$ t# T5 U9 cEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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