Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
# R. s" U) Z" \* Q* p% V" l2 q6 U) bDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
6 H$ I, L4 t6 n+ PPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
4 r+ i( C3 n5 H. b$ V7 eClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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! t$ ^9 E0 {5 W  k4 N3 h$ HPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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7 I. Z. f. Z$ N  p. GThis 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
! I2 W( P7 |9 D4 l  Z5 a7 ]* a) B  T    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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, D  H) t; R( L7 r7 o( _    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
( P  e# W# O$ n7 C3 E: [8 e    * 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
    * WHMIS training
    * 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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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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& }2 w* X7 m: U6 d2 k- _) Q5 vMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
) t! w/ l! Y/ {2 |University of Alberta
+ Y! ^* `- o, h% k0 DEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
3 E7 H9 F) X+ G, ]! amturnell@ualberta.ca
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Fax     
2 B* H6 {7 Q9 e(780) 492-8190