Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
( a, o  i3 G, o; J( ^5 MDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  R7 S$ F. L4 f, J$ O5 ]& l9 k  }0 g& BCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
/ }, T# d7 ?: L4 L0 }Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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, v* R5 o; E' U, iPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
7 G5 ~  c. O1 c, RHours  -            35
       

+ x  K2 A) E+ U  yThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
* N4 x/ |2 }3 p5 a# i: Z    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
! [* P) G0 R: a+ n* W, |& C9 }    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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$ @' v, ~; S1 v" mQualifications

    * 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
+ Q% Y$ A4 L/ b2 u    * 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
    * WHMIS training
. g0 n$ z- l6 }. m. w& ^0 T    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

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Apply Online
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" h; q# U# B4 ?Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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  i3 B# j% I- C9 a; rhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
4 @" ~& f4 s5 b) \# _Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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5 [3 N( w" I' T5 F' \University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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(780) 492-8190