Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
% I1 W. K/ W; dCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
& {3 f% C% g" H, c  o9 t/ L3 uClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
" t  d. D- ^" ]& HSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
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$ {& w# [9 s/ R/ M, v- V# iHours  -            35
       
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5 ?( d# L. V- i- \* o9 xThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
# E/ U% G) t! w    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
# D; b0 f* T  E  P    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
4 [. C# A7 T2 p2 A+ V" ^: m5 d  g    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
! S. p( }& ~5 ?    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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$ e8 p* r( I$ m5 k6 f1 e- e& iQualifications
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6 [8 v5 U: y$ S' }- x( u4 k' m    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
  m+ y. ^& A0 i( n  ~    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
6 F9 T$ I" W2 q) _( `    * 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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How to Apply
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Apply Online
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Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
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Fax     
(780) 492-8190