Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

% A' S" @7 a2 ?* _6 a9 WPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
( x' V$ A  q! j# B6 \) vGrade  -           07
" Z0 U2 k$ w' xHours  -           35 per wk

$ f. f5 P6 e7 D/ V3 u4 KThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
" Y# u! ?# m6 JThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
: x) k9 u# Q6 g! R& G1 a    * 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
. H0 F" o( H9 H4 v; l0 I/ O$ l    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
% J6 j/ O% Z$ C! l! B% Q1 h    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
/ i0 l. ]+ `% Z    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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, p9 D+ H, G+ @Qualifications
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. G3 A6 ^6 `$ K0 u& }: x$ a" a% r6 b    * 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)
4 b; D: I$ N1 D6 u6 a    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
  A* a. O9 o$ F2 C( a7 G    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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2 t& i8 k9 R3 Q, d8 [3 d/ W. oHow to Apply
Apply Online
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+ s8 [: P7 U. ^" k& q6 C7 w3 dNote: 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
$ |/ g- d, Y8 s7 e3 s8 p, d$ t& @University of Alberta
" P) ~" O4 y. P! u8 ?Edmonton, Alberta
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7 |8 D! j, o1 \1 { 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。