Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
2 v! y* O* ^$ h- Y' [5 Y% RPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
# ?8 q2 `8 f, bClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
7 j8 B# m1 ^/ i3 i# P( ~* b* sSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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% F; l8 k/ o1 X5 B3 Q5 L% @0 j/ {& @This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
$ {0 K" j- `( R7 O/ mThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
' x, c% n5 o0 {* J+ U    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
, ]/ A0 a; O! K0 ^* ?4 Q    * 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
/ l. m  O7 i, R2 L1 t: n* a, H    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
* ?( ]8 s* K# P5 D' y5 G7 ^    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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Qualifications
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! F: K! ]1 y1 Y& `/ A9 ?1 Z    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
) @+ g7 e3 Z( D4 R1 }7 {8 s    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
4 ?7 |6 Q2 D7 t; ^0 o    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
) r5 K8 `( D9 z- P# S    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
3 x3 D4 e/ C& b$ H) W9 L Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
( r8 Q0 w+ s2 |( K1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
0 H* f) ?; K$ D8 w: g可惜我没有理科背景。