Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
* [8 g  X/ j& Y) W! J3 _Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
5 ?/ e( {2 H- bPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
1 o, H0 Y8 g  u& |  OClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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: M6 W" v# j5 J/ ?0 e' |$ \6 cPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
0 h6 i9 f& A+ G0 RGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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0 @1 Z& Q6 }# c4 f% B* G# CThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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& Q% H- ^% q- X# D( ]Duties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
7 Y0 u7 g! {  g. D! @0 O    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
& {9 c2 r6 m' T) b& ?6 b0 A    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
- b  M" Q: }: d) s! y    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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5 U% H" N$ ?5 n* DQualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * 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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  `; X; L0 z$ WHow to Apply

% \5 l: f0 C1 v- g( W) hApply Online

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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Mary-Jane Turnell
8 |: u6 @# v/ S6 O( t0 Y$ {7 }Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

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