Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
, s7 d) f# G' y+ ]' |3 j3 p0 e- `6 ICompetition No.  -            S10799034
9 U" l2 [' I. c: xPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

( Y9 Q* ~' i; V. G5 q; u8 l- jPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            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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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
7 M9 Q" _$ Z% ~8 T9 j; A, E7 s    * 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
" U( E. Z' }8 R2 D8 C% f8 O    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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3 o, d4 T( d8 ?* t# T& q" q0 \& e    * 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
. o% u  O+ B: a3 |    * 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
; @, f1 E1 m4 r4 U( P* @    * WHMIS training
0 Y3 P6 ?3 N& u( \    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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5 ^8 C( a& o6 q. u3 B( k# qHow to Apply
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+ J% _+ I+ J/ D/ a6 bApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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  f5 E! ^+ y( h2 k8 u; whttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
4 B6 H+ W. i6 j# BDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
8 _! E/ F& S' [: V) K* b8 a1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
- P" e: |# F" o  A3 p) mEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
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