Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
+ K' D6 T& h$ ?  b  _! n0 ESalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
0 \8 K% a1 f8 s4 [9 WGrade  -           07
+ P; m) I$ `1 V. \* Q, m" r4 ZHours  -           35 per wk
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  Q; j* U4 O7 TThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
* ?, Q# X8 H" q+ V, u  O6 mThis position ends July 30, 2009.
5 S6 d. T! l; ?- G( j( d, e6 jDuties
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6 U* O$ b' D; t+ k, X1 y    * 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
1 ^" b) f  Q7 H( s* B! z; l6 l0 C, m1 I    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
/ r# f. a; F( [# i    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
0 f4 Z! p9 p: M% b+ C    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
. g. V+ e' T! J  T2 u) f    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
- o, |9 ]. U( k! O- Y6 e$ {    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
) M9 g4 z* L* Y9 l+ F    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
5 T" X; ]  H, k# Z    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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Qualifications
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    * 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)
( R3 p3 c* w3 v$ w& Y    * 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
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How to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
$ @# K! C, a3 r' k* B! K0 {0 V2 dApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
0 B' `& u* a. Z0 p: E3 U1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
3 D+ q! ?! T2 ]; Y. U2 YEdmonton, Alberta
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0 @* q  w$ {. g9 |/ G, e 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。