Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
% k9 @4 e$ I+ [$ n8 xDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
+ A# E' _' p. I7 L0 R8 U+ s3 Q! IClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
) S$ _3 g5 t6 J2 _$ s# HSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       
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/ \! N2 k7 s! p( B, _9 l8 |This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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+ e; l0 n  H, V2 O2 m5 p    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
5 P4 G: r5 A# R) R4 B) w    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
: }- n; k8 `( C, E- ?    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
  y$ e) ?  Y! O. A- t    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
( D& C$ g5 p( ~: P    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

/ Q1 X0 @( f  w, U2 D# G: r    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
- l4 |# X$ I  R    * 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
    * WHMIS training
% y& W3 j: Y3 r    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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6 o2 y8 R4 p, dHow to Apply
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Apply Online

! h' w$ a2 a( s% W; \+ VNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
5 u" q: r1 F+ Y# z, e& AOnline     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
" B" ?- ]( ~, W: a* NMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
! F! S5 U5 X$ g& G2 }Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
3 H& E; n. q6 z, t& Jmturnell@ualberta.ca

Fax     
$ R! g7 H# B' x9 L# ~(780) 492-8190