Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
4 v! ?% e7 G1 i; f+ K8 bDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
$ o, y8 N3 V) c8 k0 E" F: b# ]7 RPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
" }5 j0 Y9 G* y3 ]# Y$ J; J5 kClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
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- _$ r; \: |* ]1 u' ?0 Y7 sGrade  -            10
, M0 r5 P! v) 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
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
) d, K- P: Z, U" w( w! H, Z    * 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
( }' f8 s4 @) H8 q    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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# C% @" R( I: z; YHow to Apply
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) d7 K* N4 h% pApply Online

$ N1 b% `# \/ H- s7 LNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
- ]2 z$ B: A# _$ Y: Uhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
( q- A" A) R2 [4 J# t" y- r7 V' G0 UDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
* _8 p, A7 O* Q5 w3 `0 f0 S, l5 SEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
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