Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
' n2 o; U/ r% e8 N, CClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

4 w. S4 G& v% H  J6 |& dPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
) L4 t3 w1 I4 lSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

    * 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
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
) e2 S, |; D& W+ E5 H6 i1 x! h    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

1 j3 M/ s5 N4 WQualifications
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    * 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
; L  ]3 n# h; n, v. Z; U- _    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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: V' v0 {9 b" H  T3 uMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190