Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
# _0 }: c' @0 n4 t4 n8 T+ L5 rClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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5 q, b' N5 }0 `6 B( s0 N9 oPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
8 O9 I" ^- e( t; v" {( Y7 UGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
/ M  [8 c- r( j. X    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * 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
! G/ ?5 O# b; `8 Q$ ]2 S    * WHMIS training
/ F- p+ ^: k8 V% g    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply
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Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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9 D- D9 m7 {; m9 I$ e3 uMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190