Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
& N4 h7 _) h. {0 xDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
% m+ a$ n# A% fCompetition No.  -            S10799034
4 {8 Y; a+ B% o$ V5 i4 |" g% x" BPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
, D; ~" p* y8 X' f! E0 S0 vClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

; m) G4 C8 x# {& B) IPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
2 h  p" t+ q5 j5 f3 d# R+ F9 H! V7 ?* `Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
$ Q9 V0 r9 u( O2 r! AHours  -            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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Duties
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9 S3 e: T  {; h5 w; g    * 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
' J7 H+ p, R# u! i* C# S; w/ ]    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
4 _0 a8 R5 J: o; p' z5 X# l    * 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
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9 H# a1 P2 u/ uHow to Apply
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* T! g" V% ~9 f6 y+ BApply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
. b- C" z) Z7 J' M7 UMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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9 `' H& b: K, U) ?- b4 P6 vUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

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