Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
7 K0 |2 O4 {5 {) iPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
' M3 ]; ]  ~! c  e  mClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

2 Y* V5 i+ }) O9 k) ^6 n7 i9 CPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
* M7 K6 _, i% I4 hHours  -            35
       

( s$ u$ \0 P+ b* i* R6 @: @) _2 W, cThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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" I0 U1 x+ R. d+ E# R) T    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
. b5 z, h, W7 u. W" e1 O! F    * 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

1 r' J( y$ T( J# r9 U8 qQualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
1 d( w$ k5 n( y4 l    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
7 b: e2 ^, e! h1 W9 }* y  D    * 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
6 ]1 B1 m: v8 u+ O    * WHMIS training
/ O/ p0 e% s3 w* p; @    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
  R( I; n3 a' d, |: h6 E( F( \; j5 @9 mOnline     
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Mail     
. g6 t9 t9 ?/ }Mary-Jane Turnell
( h5 R7 ^8 r+ @7 q+ q& W# fDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  B% _" R5 U6 c. B1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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