Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
" K; ?- u1 l2 k6 qDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
' T/ I3 f% @: C+ o7 @9 X$ S; l7 V" _# O+ q( _Competition No.  -            S10799034
* ]! V4 ^$ V1 T/ U8 ^  KPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
. ~1 I. ^) }/ R; K8 {9 [# H3 t$ AGrade  -            10
9 P. S. p8 Z3 i7 w5 tHours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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2 c5 ^. {/ y2 J: ?" K/ H    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
. T( Q2 _/ a6 `+ v7 {( }    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
) }1 l- L" Q& J5 e9 {  ]0 W6 `$ O0 S    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
( Y" }1 H* J- z    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
6 X. }8 y) t! M4 U2 t. a    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
; X4 Z- M2 S- V9 j    * 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
4 A2 O( d1 \/ G& M    * WHMIS training
8 L/ G  R* G" m' J$ g: a    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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