Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
$ y, w& o' v- s: Q  R" dHours  -            35
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* n3 W. _% z) `; JThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties
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9 u( i& S: G( ]' {    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
! H5 o1 W: X5 F+ ?    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
3 w1 M8 {' w9 o" s) ]% E8 V    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
8 r/ M. {& S/ m) h$ y7 Q4 _/ R    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

5 ~% k8 V: W  i    * 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
) F# T7 a7 _8 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
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply

Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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+ J! \  h1 t# TMary-Jane Turnell
; P8 `1 I9 z, h% W9 w) O: IDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
! t% e0 P/ p4 t! @% n1-26 Earth Sciences Building
6 ?# g* @, u5 w1 mUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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(780) 492-8190