Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
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Grade  -            10
2 m4 G2 d8 e, N5 H7 E$ A! ^Hours  -            35
       

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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1 C7 }: G4 \5 w1 n    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
) ?* X: x  H1 l    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * 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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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
7 I* L& s0 k" L1 ^) S2 P    * 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
! u, A* K* h  I/ s' \; G; T% n    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply
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7 M4 N$ T! \8 iNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mary-Jane Turnell
& ]% T, D3 j$ b2 e- m$ SDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190