Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
& }0 v# a- v2 DDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
7 h' ?0 c7 K# I* YClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
9 M5 m( R4 Z$ s2 j7 w! cHours  -            35
       

$ Z2 a- b8 j, x+ Z) t9 pThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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/ Z+ X' {( J" ^/ \; M7 j7 }    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
6 p& T, c& w+ U) I    * 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
) \. u- i7 l# Z    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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  h- S! c: ^( B+ XQualifications

    * 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
    * 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
; D/ V! a5 o: E6 b3 I, l    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply

Apply Online
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$ u  j) [" T( O1 L7 U, s4 bNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
3 C  n2 }9 n& e! AOnline     
  u( o* N! m6 Z; o- phttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
. C% l* l; n+ T2 z7 DMary-Jane Turnell
  v: _! n8 B) H& n& rDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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7 ?% |# e; R3 z9 o Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

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(780) 492-8190