Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
5 [& c0 f5 ]1 C( OClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
2 r4 {6 K* k; m: iSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

  ^: x$ ?! G3 ]% g! V1 QThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
8 s0 w- m; D1 {+ q" iThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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* k9 k1 ~, i4 a    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
  W$ I. x6 w" j1 q3 W4 I* }' V    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
! F' `( v5 A: c+ [& |    * 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
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
2 c6 \4 R3 F! J% S    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * 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)
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6 a6 d) H0 ~8 o% c! ?! {Qualifications

    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
8 O; v8 i6 G0 T( q" p    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
2 k! J. U  U+ {& J( V- |    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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! t" P/ s3 d) C  r" e7 |# E) D5 qHow to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
" k1 j; B6 Z9 U" y5 z9 ZApplications may be forwarded to:
8 B: l% v, r9 L6 B9 q$ k Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
( [( |, q4 M; B0 k$ y1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
- \4 x1 u9 X# P* LEdmonton, Alberta
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$ t0 w& o+ @: k) g  C* e 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。