Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
7 {' Z6 Y& N! n5 A+ vDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
) C7 ^3 `) E3 K* `0 n; hClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       

% G* q2 Y9 f* E1 K& b# }6 GThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

+ ]' v0 w: t9 c9 [: b9 u. vDuties

) ~$ ~" a- t$ X/ G6 X* F    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
" f$ b( i8 y. v* F1 D& M, c    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
+ w/ f2 @  A7 Q7 f6 d0 `    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
; y: k1 d( t! [" }& ~; A7 E% T" L    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
+ \. m2 j# `0 `/ W& {3 g% L    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

0 l1 U3 ?+ r0 f: U) }5 M/ F9 mQualifications

+ v( i* i! T0 x9 J# @2 {4 c    * 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
3 {2 c+ }+ G1 Q, j    * 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
5 t. E8 K2 z5 x: a2 z5 I    * WHMIS training
8 `: }0 {6 y  J+ }0 \! K4 d    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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9 v( S3 X9 b5 d8 F5 jHow to Apply

( o1 X9 E% \1 U0 H# o- o& S! q7 ?2 IApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
0 r4 x* I0 e2 D* U* uOnline     
" f8 n, @  O* C/ Uhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

3 l: Q6 E# L0 S& O" Q Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
) L5 `8 |/ v3 U+ bDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
" v! q! m8 R1 [$ b6 e1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

4 w" W1 y) S2 H8 q8 m8 b% ?' P# ? Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

Fax     
/ A, ~6 t4 I* z(780) 492-8190