Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
6 K  _" H7 I) C; T& P# {Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

4 Z2 ]6 i( t6 nPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       
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; r. q, }8 {1 f5 z5 eThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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, \+ Z2 b6 R( u# e    * 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
. w4 h1 e6 ^  w0 G* _3 [1 M& Z* u    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
8 q$ U2 R/ |  F9 |/ a/ o/ G' H; P& M8 U    * 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
$ @8 S+ \( L/ E* g# _    * 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 W/ R2 B, J. M/ R% D! r% s' OMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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(780) 492-8190