Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
4 W0 C: }2 o5 v; `* s' ?Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
( V9 Q7 {0 X0 b  eCompetition No.  -            S10799034
8 n2 u, J, B9 z& v. |4 ZPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
- Z# P, J" U  uClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

( I, B) p( u4 m8 A9 {1 L7 IPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
0 i0 |* B: r' O8 e( LSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
4 A" ]9 y0 U% O7 T& kGrade  -            10
# K6 y; A# z2 p  Q. `Hours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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6 ?* h9 ^8 J* ^+ fDuties

0 t! l3 l6 ^) I    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
0 a$ t7 Q8 K. a" Z    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
' G+ m; y- Y/ Y& A9 R+ X6 J    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
) x, g9 e8 |: b2 X6 M; w    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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0 [9 j& p7 U7 p! L* R, X    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
2 |% B7 o1 P/ O( }' ?    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
    * 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
8 Q- p  R# ~2 d+ q1 I+ `    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

Apply Online
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- |  y5 ?3 t- O; WNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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4 A& b( U6 \/ F6 W+ l6 z0 [/ qhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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  V+ g6 s# n) B" K; x0 d* l+ V/ x* M) }& bMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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