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
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
. j( w$ m( ^/ R8 I! bSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
! t. c4 T3 G# ?- aGrade  -           07
1 D# P# i# c4 L9 ]% ZHours  -           35 per wk
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- W0 t5 J7 k) q4 WThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
0 P$ n2 P2 |  n  b, v" DThis position ends July 30, 2009.
* z6 l# N- {6 B' P& `& I' PDuties
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' b. d' O5 M$ w: u    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
1 J* ~- M+ O# y    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
  v) T3 f: U, Y$ e7 ?! Y3 j. h    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
9 B) C6 _5 F6 f2 F: t' @  J    * 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
9 j5 H4 s# H$ _  e    * 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)
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) m( h* c2 |# s! \4 B$ BQualifications

4 [' d* a( [' p2 E# e    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
7 C  q2 e5 h2 [0 B3 j( u! H    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
: Z9 D: y) N# Z4 `0 n- [1 `4 I3 K# f    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
% Y, I& v' D7 a6 B    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * 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.
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Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
3 A! Q8 d/ p1 x5 |. tEdmonton, Alberta
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! K4 q1 S: ]6 y' [ Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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