Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
  |2 C! O9 `# lDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

- P8 {: z6 P6 I$ V  }Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
1 _8 j" S( d% f* a4 R6 FGrade  -            10
2 E/ v5 `  V9 R" Z# |. MHours  -            35
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$ E( ?) f5 {+ ~, F4 c2 T. J' U* oThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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! z& h; @8 Z& k% g5 {# f    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
- S& @" P5 h6 E. G9 e2 m+ _! J3 c    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
  D; _$ G  u$ w    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
5 c9 E3 d0 ?+ P    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
) h! k1 _; U# t% x& w    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
, d! _/ r5 j. S8 y' [! t/ v    * 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
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

# ]/ U( [+ d& L- j1 e6 xHow to Apply
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Apply Online
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) L* Y8 P7 P4 g- v$ j8 @4 e- B2 pNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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% x3 a! l2 }$ C; x, b7 jMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
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(780) 492-8190