Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  p0 l5 Q* v0 P% qCompetition No.  -           S10035672
  b4 I8 W/ @- y( bPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

4 d6 R+ c6 {  XPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
1 _/ L& u& Z( g5 y9 \8 L) L4 U/ BHours  -           35 per wk
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, y) l8 U  H# z8 K: E! }  V5 _This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
1 `- O9 g1 D: o8 ]7 UThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

+ d8 F* i  G& ^. ^9 ~4 q  O* x    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
3 K, y, T0 v' n: L( H/ M1 S$ X. @' _    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
& J/ h9 C/ `4 [    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
; B5 F0 h* Q" x, l$ _, e    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
" _, y& X) O% r6 c1 P    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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Qualifications

6 M- i: `- f0 U+ s7 _5 U    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
7 C) `3 D* A7 }& N+ h/ U    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
0 c. S" ?( w' a+ ?9 O" z5 t Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
$ K2 l8 [8 o2 u& N1-26 Earth Sciences Building
- d0 q( l& r3 ^: r/ Y1 L: tUniversity of Alberta
* |! j$ x3 J7 X6 x( ?' i% ^Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
可惜我没有理科背景。