Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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  X. [9 ?& n* B. qPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
  X' c( K& p' o7 E* B; @Grade  -            10
: h" j9 S( F- ]* ^Hours  -            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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. a: f6 U/ L& }3 U) P' T3 w    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
& ~: _& e' U' q% o6 e2 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
2 ^' B$ U2 D, X7 Q    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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5 P+ T1 N$ T; [5 }# n" G6 v+ PQualifications
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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
    * WHMIS training
& l: X  V* l8 C; G+ K$ g$ [    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

! s2 k( y$ Q8 ]% r& AHow to Apply
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Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mary-Jane Turnell
6 G' p( M- s/ b5 QDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
4 e% [8 Q' y8 F, ZEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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