Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
2 S/ E% i6 x1 j/ P! R- I9 Y5 QDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
: V. n; _6 o* e4 f. ~Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
/ W2 H8 }0 f, v: CClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
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Grade  -            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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Duties
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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
' U5 z: p0 t3 ]+ H4 S    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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2 x0 P' L+ Z2 s& L# W9 K    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
  [7 n, v$ k( l' w( Y    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
( j  F( P5 ~6 V, x6 C    * 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

How to Apply
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2 k+ I' n. b# R# I* Y' T! `* qApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
& L& ~  L6 k1 X9 f. U# k  o. CMary-Jane Turnell
: r+ B5 Q, [) a+ ^- f4 x3 L6 \Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

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(780) 492-8190