Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
$ i. ^0 S) T) V% @7 W! i5 z5 XCompetition No.  -            S10799034
' i: T& G! V; d2 A5 L8 k; OPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
5 W8 z) d, `7 q  b$ z# p4 L7 uSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
; z1 L6 q- J: _1 M( LGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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! ~6 w- I* S6 g/ GThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
# F, f4 }. Q0 o4 n. s" a6 }6 u$ C1 P    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
2 b& H7 W& R3 L' L) x6 v    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
8 P- D3 O. F- y- e4 C    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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: D; h. P8 B& V2 Y- e, C1 K0 {& \Qualifications

    * 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

How to Apply

# O2 }3 h  u2 pApply 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
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190