Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
( }. K7 E$ A$ ]! fCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
( ^. U0 |. D$ N2 Q) i* s5 c! Y) EClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

7 A# I5 `% w+ U* s( f" R2 \9 JPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
6 w# [* i  |5 g* [- \( kGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

    * 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
4 ^7 w# ~; Q3 _. K# V! C% T    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
) g! r1 {5 I4 u# v    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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  S# u+ U5 b! n3 L$ Z0 Y0 f* I. XQualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
) |7 L+ v+ v' ~) d    * 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
    * WHMIS training
4 z8 G# t) v7 R1 g+ a    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply
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# D$ Q8 L5 j  V( L5 p: j# {* BApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail     
7 x! d9 Q2 A7 o. B. ?: ]. gMary-Jane Turnell
/ G; ^; T7 u1 J5 Q% h; c( {Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Email     
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Fax     
4 B5 N/ E# a  H; `(780) 492-8190