Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
. k. b2 w6 _; WDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
2 @/ z, q, D5 B) VCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

4 W2 J6 k, R! l7 }  `$ A$ q- C) jPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
0 X: l+ a3 _* W# D9 LSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
2 d, {" N- o, S: B2 S% }5 fGrade  -            10
3 V2 q- l3 j5 r) I* \1 @$ ]Hours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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- j; C! V. z7 j4 i7 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
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
+ |* `: K+ P4 I% ]. u  o2 ?    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
, A5 C. U  W/ k; F    * 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
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How to Apply

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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3 a, R# q- N; _( `# nhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
4 n$ `- o- S- S6 f) R' h& ODept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
9 Z7 ?- ~% K5 D3 p3 zUniversity of Alberta
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Email     
7 k7 Y" E& D/ V9 Gmturnell@ualberta.ca

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(780) 492-8190