Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
# Y& S! l6 S& t6 F" X* }Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

$ j' r% X4 M3 ]' [Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
# f' Y: s* o3 I) m% {! XGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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. c. B5 i$ M3 @+ y5 Q# E) R0 X8 eThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
, i9 [/ }: D5 s2 iThis position ends July 30, 2009.
! w4 c( y0 w3 O3 R9 [; WDuties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
7 f9 D2 u6 m% X9 q    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
# X* b" f; h4 I/ D6 t% d    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
/ G; T& D6 |; P* M4 q4 |/ a1 A- D    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
* W# D7 {! K" H$ J4 m) ?! \8 P& ]    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications

    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
% B$ J& F- j0 x5 Z2 v8 e! }* L' i    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

, z5 M! i# s, |How to Apply
Apply Online
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& }* e& L$ z$ S! yNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
" P  }9 ], \6 M) A! D; cApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  i8 p7 o# e4 W  V( o, ?1-26 Earth Sciences Building
% J0 r" {& r3 f8 {University of Alberta
/ \& y* |; k. nEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
可惜我没有理科背景。