Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
+ x. F- F1 L& e. J. b, q. q4 |& xPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
$ k3 G4 s  r3 B0 Y. w# hClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

( P0 d  o, R: o  N! |Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
% c3 `  o% w8 V0 H! ~3 b* TSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
* Q% e% m5 \. s6 k, x% Q7 UGrade  -            10
# z( O1 K4 C) H# K' q2 CHours  -            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
! ?# V- ]2 ^/ ]% |6 r    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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, Y. i  B- A: o4 ~Qualifications

    * 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
    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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: E6 L1 f5 X% l2 O; w5 e% WHow to Apply
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' W6 Q4 E8 P3 ]Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
; ~2 \9 m# F0 q0 C$ d' jOnline     
% \' f( E  O% |+ l$ W0 [http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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. o5 o: K7 C1 }3 `5 k5 L; CMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
% l: f' X1 m! W# f- L* `University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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