Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
( @# T  J! H) jCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
% K  N) |) I! ^: I; v4 [- ]# C: SClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

  q0 s5 U; B: a0 \, nPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
2 T# T) A& X- h! q- UHours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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- R5 b7 w. l( }6 }    * 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
9 N* V$ v) i& _# z    * 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
9 n1 t" l% q' t' ~    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
& s: T: L! |' U8 t1 d    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
% v1 @9 X: n* k7 u. c. e6 t. J    * 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)

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)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
$ K; Y+ y3 t) c$ x! D6 T    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

) H' d- {& n- W" _' I5 X8 jHow to Apply
2 A6 @' ^; g% G- aApply Online
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  h, Z- W, [4 t$ J  kNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
2 c/ y( j0 X5 y, ]# T0 P3 G4 EApplications may be forwarded to:
' u* e# D, O2 l8 o7 e# i Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
6 ]. Q; r3 `1 ]# w2 @; l5 w4 m8 ~1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
! I; K/ c2 K+ v7 B Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
  C7 ]- \( W( x; i( p可惜我没有理科背景。