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

+ {& v2 `+ O6 d6 n0 ]4 bPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
' Q) O& f* M# D3 @' Y4 K7 tSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
1 y$ V% U( y! [6 A6 zThis position ends July 30, 2009.
0 P1 g9 m+ Y7 |3 t7 y) N+ D% f" EDuties
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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * 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
: s$ m* V  E+ H! U8 x    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
' t2 y1 u. E! J0 F+ r) `0 z    * 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
2 G, W7 ^8 X! b7 O* [1 y* z- H    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
$ V. Z* F+ Z1 |9 r( V3 [* F    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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Qualifications

    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
( Q8 T0 B6 i" U$ _! Y    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
( ~5 h  R4 C# w# I8 R    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
+ p& n) K1 b4 A" U! v( a" Q) Q& rApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
% f3 U0 p" Y  z+ A1 _ Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
! j1 @8 _; @+ j3 M, ?; j1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
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。
可惜我没有理科背景。