Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
/ q1 a% S3 P8 I7 b7 oCompetition No.  -           S10035672
% N' C7 Q% ], L& KPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
6 w; F2 `5 G' pClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
9 e, w- ?1 o! [4 _. ~/ _7 D8 p; mGrade  -           07
& V  n/ B2 S% u% i0 i9 `% mHours  -           35 per wk

+ s  C+ {- `* F  I7 g0 mThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
( y; l. @2 L, i. X1 J" Z0 e: rThis position ends July 30, 2009.
) w& m8 a# E9 Q  cDuties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
) h) o3 V# R* j! R! N  t: a    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
( x) l; s% w& y- |! o, T    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
1 c1 T' x; ]) |    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
( J( D7 S: Q7 g0 b+ e    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

" w6 N/ }& w3 @5 [7 sQualifications

    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
9 {5 L9 M3 A5 r/ S    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
& f5 Q% Z& h/ R0 W+ w( g0 Y    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
2 ?8 o: r0 Y& ?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
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
+ g1 ?+ _+ K! g; _# _6 r& e1 B% U5 zEdmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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