Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
" A) D! ?; l; m4 `6 DCompetition No.  -           S10035672
6 q5 x4 I. I3 i: l" c6 Y, [Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
  @9 u: F+ r) w7 j8 m/ j) g: rHours  -           35 per wk

! j  H2 B) _# M# ?6 t1 t4 q' J8 w6 cThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
2 S; u/ T! F! j6 [This position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
1 S1 ^* O1 n& y- }2 ]% j: }' d    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
, c; u, y1 r6 t7 l. f    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
' a6 a# o2 y; @. t4 e    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
: a5 U- H3 w; y$ p, H    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
; m: z- L! {, \! [2 |! \6 |8 Y    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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; b% a7 J2 @# P; K9 u) `, {Qualifications
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  l% T. T1 }  d! S* a' a* _( S) p    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
" w+ w* p9 U3 g3 K% I    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
9 K; Q. f; P# P7 F- Z  |    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
! Q1 ?: g. W; ]    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
& q  ?- h! D6 E0 P3 \/ @# ?; m, }0 I/ ]Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
4 I- C, Q3 n6 z1-26 Earth Sciences Building
( f9 \  W3 S: }) F* K" jUniversity of Alberta
8 j* X# j$ y+ N: JEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
3 l+ C1 n- O8 m2 G, T可惜我没有理科背景。