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
' y1 y2 u6 @' Y# h( G1 SSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
9 p6 S) h# X: m, uGrade  -           07
Hours  -           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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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
( B6 B: H% c8 X, ~( u3 S    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
1 O  M2 O" D9 k3 Z" M    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
; t8 ~/ ^3 U4 z    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
* {3 }+ n! o, i) n7 `    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
4 A$ D0 ~# W# N# j    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * 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

, n8 n6 s. l1 C3 [& B. ^, Q( O: z    * 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)
6 P" k6 d% F  o    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
5 l, ?2 P6 N0 G/ ]# ?. i    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

! k- ?/ l. m# O* c$ f3 d( t1 W5 JHow to Apply
* C$ b' r' d) l2 U! nApply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
9 S# E9 w0 y5 i7 ]% KApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
) Y  G( R  F& o1 }$ p  j1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
& J; A7 Y' ?* W- j/ s2 [- J8 zEdmonton, Alberta
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' E1 _& d+ `2 m- i2 C4 w 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。