Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
* q8 r* K- _2 {- n) K6 wCompetition No.  -            S10799034
8 _+ i& G4 t1 Q8 m9 Z: i# O" @Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
: b# d: y9 U4 e4 j1 I) P% T# N% RClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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/ z# L( o5 C$ H  s# Z* C5 |) o" ]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
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
! d1 E. u3 ?3 e) V    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
1 Q9 ^6 ~% P2 M8 x    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
9 a. y9 i1 c2 ?0 s8 ^/ L) |4 d    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
5 q- B* m# {0 T    * 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
3 u+ e. O0 q% i    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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: V$ t, [# S3 `How to Apply
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5 W( E* ~* z& f4 G3 qApply Online

+ U, D' V+ R  e4 l) {: e+ mNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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% i7 U5 |! w: l3 s  dhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
! Q7 R9 M4 Z" m, J& e4 W* UDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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: A: v+ k/ h' z! V' H0 }7 WUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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(780) 492-8190