Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
- J) |" f3 M3 f) h3 ~" _Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
/ Y  [& C9 i- h  h4 uCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
  r; c+ R/ J& p6 X. bGrade  -            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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" J5 z. i- Q5 G0 Z' A- DDuties
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; [/ c$ Z* H' G    * 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
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
) b0 L% `6 r% r3 y- E    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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0 w, g4 `1 ~$ m# pQualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
+ O# A  Z& W7 ]% @. d    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
, F+ d4 L6 d( t. U; p! h    * 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
# |$ s/ `# n3 k- M8 p0 H4 }    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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% H: z) ]/ B% U$ ~( h; eHow to Apply
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Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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+ j4 H6 m9 X* ^* nhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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  p: {6 `- u8 ~. h; a& ^(780) 492-8190