Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
7 y; X& v3 }0 d6 X) I8 }5 F0 D6 E! `Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

" {8 ?: [& i: I) n+ ]& r! r+ yPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
3 N- p/ p0 R$ P$ AGrade  -           07
1 w+ p; W6 u/ N, q$ nHours  -           35 per wk

$ Y( e8 g. w' Y% t0 Q+ \0 F4 [8 k" Q: m7 LThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
6 [6 ^, T7 Y9 V/ HThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

  H2 p- K5 ]/ v  A4 p( H" o, P    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
3 ^" w1 Q9 f( |& D- B4 y1 Y+ m    * 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
* P' B, L% g! W5 g! P- Y9 x    * 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
; N  ~0 s( K1 ]$ y+ X+ I    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
, ~0 n2 t; L$ y  G2 [: T    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications
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% Z. K8 ~# w- U% w* V1 Z& `; G    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
. A/ a4 o( R, `% D2 w6 R    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
3 ]" f9 }  h/ d  i; ]    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
7 p1 s6 l! @3 Q    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
  L& G8 t& h; N+ x" zApply Online

$ Y+ J' h# z9 }* {+ p3 J% uNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
8 N9 c1 R6 E0 S3 f/ s( J3 u6 W% k! w/ vApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
& _+ q+ n8 t! U9 w0 ]Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
2 {. d: R, ^+ E" q 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。
3 L: g- U2 G6 s# v- y可惜我没有理科背景。