Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
9 r3 R0 E' j5 X6 ^* _, [& H0 UDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
* B% r0 h; o2 h# V7 qCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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' P+ c$ n6 ?" v9 hPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
! ^/ V& e" T/ S5 PSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
" @  Z& W! P' s' ZHours  -            35
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: ^$ D6 W" _+ Z) wThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

5 M8 x$ m9 B$ }# Z5 t    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
7 @! E9 r# Q8 C3 o1 N6 _7 m! G. d    * 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

' ]# q5 y" V2 b+ _7 {1 {Qualifications

) U" G$ X9 E; t* ^5 n3 U    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
4 l6 Q6 l- k6 x    * 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
* s0 |8 Y6 H  s! d5 l5 W/ `3 w8 W    * WHMIS training
% A& W: c$ ?5 o* F/ b9 ?" ~    * 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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8 Y! u7 U% F! U0 P: v" gMary-Jane Turnell
& K  a$ R, M9 ^1 NDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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7 K& v8 i1 u6 W! y6 ZUniversity of Alberta
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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