Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
5 d) \$ w6 }& l5 TCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
- k  \, J% b6 }; oClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
: ?5 U$ f' I# o# tGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

, N% r* F0 @, K0 P: ?% Y- s, X, KThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
7 }" D" T8 t- pThis position ends July 30, 2009.
3 }( |# T1 O0 r8 MDuties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
: C7 d2 c& f. F- y5 i" a" l    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
6 J* J5 D: @, K/ o    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
6 E# v0 X# X9 m" y1 P    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
! d( E1 V: ]+ J0 X    * 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
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
9 y1 |- \: h1 ]7 k    * 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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1 e$ Q; z' x' q' z7 V# S    * 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
; R/ a5 o, l1 L( Y' h    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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2 H' i, t$ Y+ c3 A" A  c& THow to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
( v- @' b$ [, ]2 tApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
! O/ \2 f7 I& o4 }( AUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
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。