Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
7 Y) v0 V! j" R$ D# ~5 @& @8 lDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
" j' K3 S6 J$ E6 v6 R. pPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

  w; }  ^1 a2 o: G0 e: H7 `Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
  {6 J0 b' S% _6 @9 d$ A8 lSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
7 [* P! f2 F; `" A; f) g+ NGrade  -            10
7 S- @) q2 P7 w6 b/ }* j. nHours  -            35
       

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

Duties

    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * 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
9 t) A! I. g$ ^8 `# z    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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5 Q$ }/ V) d8 _* }Qualifications

" |. ]4 \3 ^$ y9 ^* @0 N    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * 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
( T+ q, \2 o5 O1 `    * WHMIS training
2 \8 L/ A" ~/ o3 h: F8 v    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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# K% ~+ i  W8 p% O! }/ @How to Apply

Apply Online

' C, v9 ?; G( ?  o# qNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
; }, @: y/ Z9 d% Z- j; R1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
1 P5 t( `& Z+ {- S5 {; F4 jEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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  y# i  s& v' G& U( |mturnell@ualberta.ca
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