Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  Z5 T3 A$ `: {2 s; D1 o$ zCompetition No.  -            S10799034
6 m* n# d* |/ a& vPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
$ o1 U# V, e! s- n8 iClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
8 R$ o! f5 {& h# \Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
0 }4 k: c7 |: n# i/ L! qHours  -            35
       
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3 t" k9 q3 r: D! i) l+ l  MThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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5 C6 w' F& K5 d, X  qDuties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
  c" S" N* O9 O- A    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
3 }% ?& e6 ?" r6 H7 T' g    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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( L' Z4 X" {/ @+ B$ A# A    * 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
* ]+ C7 {! W, e: a4 @. q    * 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
( Y4 X6 x4 e/ E    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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$ B! C) F2 }7 R# r6 u$ G2 XHow to Apply

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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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7 G% X  ~' f: ]Mary-Jane Turnell
' I6 b5 H3 d8 w9 F% ~Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
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