Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
5 K+ C9 z6 j- W' p& n1 O1 mPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

: V, G7 G- q+ iPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
% `, P3 V8 c+ ^& g' \# ySalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
, |/ I; ^, o) s) ]7 P( C/ DGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

7 \% u6 ]4 i7 n  nThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
- N4 l( n. D  z3 v" y, F  y9 n2 xThis position ends July 30, 2009.
) i3 F4 E5 `, U5 p* |Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
4 b& d% B9 E* \0 ~+ ~    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
% j# w8 i' n% N/ a8 v' H# Z    * 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
3 {* D4 r2 E& @7 b: _, v2 A& L  V    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
" K) o1 N6 k: A( `# Y6 x4 h2 T    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
0 d8 A1 Q) B: B+ h0 W    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications

    * 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
7 _& j- y+ e1 D    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

6 F8 Z  J; i3 O9 A3 _How to Apply
% R$ D, {5 T& J) LApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
% W  I1 R) M; pApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
( V# B$ n. j# |* ~University of Alberta
6 I" @+ |- c* `4 I' \Edmonton, Alberta
$ d# Y! Y  h, O( B4 YT6G 2E3
Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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