Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
0 E4 S) c& ^8 E, W( RCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
( V" M: _8 `8 i8 ~0 EClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
' U6 P' C# w5 d( @" u  GHours  -           35 per wk
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& G- P8 B" L7 x" R5 o( bThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
  [3 H+ g' j- }% k; V( f2 ^, dThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
( d" \0 ~# x, F$ w    * 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
* Y0 O: a" T2 y/ _3 m    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
' V) b/ L2 i9 D    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications
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    * 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)
* t* C* o1 x7 s5 a8 X    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
* ?5 r% h* e" G) e" i8 f# |    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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! }0 B# v6 ?4 K% S0 D. a' j7 c; kHow to Apply
Apply Online
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* S; i( K! @! M8 Y) D& W2 D( M& {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
9 R5 e# M3 _6 o% m" P  m8 ?% gUniversity of Alberta
0 v1 K( ~6 O; m- P3 h* oEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
可惜我没有理科背景。