Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
. C4 W* [# W% d6 k, P6 U, PCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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/ j  t6 ^% |* F& d8 B( P1 kPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
) c# y; }  ?6 J* ?Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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8 q8 Y2 r& \$ L& T; zDuties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
4 s( B' N' ^/ k- S9 B    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
, |) \: z/ L6 h! C6 o, t    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
& q& C; f! v, a1 t! l" N    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
- e( u$ e" A( O# c% U% D4 V; ]/ [    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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! R! W7 A, t( x+ gQualifications
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: G  I; m1 y9 N9 `3 w" s( \    * 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
# H5 O9 s; I" G5 C! M    * 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
7 K  c6 w* a8 L4 c. |4 A7 H    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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Apply Online
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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

Mail     
+ Q  d0 O6 B# w6 [1 Y: SMary-Jane Turnell
/ @( \7 Y+ n, K4 q7 C* vDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

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