Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
. f% {; N5 f. }( D/ BDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
* h2 A# v9 I  Q$ vPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

1 i# l' c% u) F8 [' C* r7 ZPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
- W! D7 ]4 T2 E& q$ n" fSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
% Y& s" @& V+ I% m7 ^4 E. LGrade  -            10
; ], u5 [6 K* ^: M  WHours  -            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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Duties
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, R1 Q2 `+ j- c. N) M5 g. T    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
# z5 u: J  O" J    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
! N3 j% a! t6 m4 ?    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
9 S4 ^, d4 y' \" r7 b% `8 y    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
$ T" e; K" E5 E! T8 D# ~    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications

    * 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
    * 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
3 ?3 [% T: K9 S8 H    * WHMIS training
# t( ~$ L& i+ b. {6 s    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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1 `- H# u9 f1 M' ~. IHow to Apply
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% U; K& U' m) C/ {Apply Online
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4 l2 x$ r2 E" f9 ?. Q. \Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
8 _; _) ^8 W* C- k) N3 ]http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
$ r& D. t9 Q  I! y8 o7 V- yDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
% i2 e% E' T$ x1 I$ J3 Y& BUniversity of Alberta
, A3 H9 ~% ?) |7 CEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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( e5 C& t% }0 d0 omturnell@ualberta.ca

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