Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
4 _, H9 N9 I( {2 N0 H- Y; xCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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4 g1 U: p! ]. d% n; G( OPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
; l* n. h& A' X3 A( O; ?3 ASalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
. r5 d& \1 v: p; r% s4 O7 HHours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
# D" ?4 m; T/ r0 RThis position ends July 30, 2009.
  {( j/ [7 f) r9 _4 X: F) }Duties
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    * 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
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
' r9 E7 T, _) V- _" k8 {    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
, E% m, D9 l7 w9 G4 V    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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+ n8 X! w% q' ^Qualifications

/ l1 V- v, ^& T' D    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
7 M7 }+ D* ^8 x    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
0 Q, x' Z6 m$ k' C) R    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
# x" |# k) K! D4 S( L    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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