Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
& x+ I: M: S  D7 Y8 U& ACompetition No.  -            S10799034
9 S; }' N) ~$ s  p: ^Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
7 a0 `9 ^* f; O; F8 i* V4 K5 Y/ gGrade  -            10
; X  S; a2 f% A4 ?Hours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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- _; i2 N0 Y8 m4 u+ q( E* M6 ~Duties

    * 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
) a' O% m2 @7 M1 S: a# w    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
+ U0 o; _' S. b2 K3 x7 u+ V    * 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
7 q; Q1 ?/ T8 x& \0 k    * 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

$ ^5 N3 V) R$ M, T1 Z1 X, t1 q- kHow to Apply
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. {1 D2 B' B$ V0 E# b/ G& P9 a2 T  SApply Online
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- E) T+ D! X- r' MNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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& l6 j% c& |. tEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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