Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

$ `! @3 a+ N4 b& l0 |% i' Y# gPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
% J, h7 ~5 P- y) lSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
/ v) C* n6 r9 AGrade  -           07
9 _0 G9 p0 a1 B9 A: o' yHours  -           35 per wk

  A$ [9 u  t, T3 s: A: OThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
) N, ^2 M8 K$ {2 z) mThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
  k* ^3 v" q- Z4 J* D; q$ z+ |" K    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
- R3 w. z; [9 z( t. Q    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
2 P0 a  U, T/ K3 H" U1 u: `- J% j    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

* l* o$ g: w' r9 K- uQualifications

    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
9 [+ U0 R" I/ S: D    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
! @$ C8 x7 p) M7 `+ U" e" `$ J    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
1 K' S4 I# I, s+ Y1 JApplications may be forwarded to:
; m* B! m; `+ _/ Y Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
% \  }+ d+ S, u( C: w6 o6 G1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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' L3 n, |; O* Y Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
9 F3 G& n" m: Q3 u可惜我没有理科背景。