Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
0 b$ @; `% ~' c0 {; a+ ?3 xDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 s# K9 n8 `# p" f  {" h. F& ~Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
; n/ `/ k( |* X0 MClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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$ r$ _. Y( J7 o7 F" S7 SPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
) Y  F* N# B: s. V% B" @Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
+ c5 N- q+ A1 g/ m3 \/ XHours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
, T! ]. y/ F9 v8 b9 _) r    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
2 a2 p3 d# m% n+ f    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
/ f+ p1 |8 C- X& r    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
  ?' e. f9 `8 W1 _$ w9 |    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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8 Z. C- h, P! ~8 j$ Q' `& cQualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
; ^5 v3 D9 J9 E# l) e: C+ e1 C  L    * 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
    * WHMIS training
2 M; i+ W4 C( g8 J/ G/ [3 o9 P2 M    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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6 E3 b. S/ i3 d* R9 y) SApply Online
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- q; R) f0 a( e2 ~% bNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
! g% j. {* K$ X* r% j: fOnline     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
0 X/ n$ r, H6 Q' E. R6 WEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
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(780) 492-8190