Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
6 [# C1 x- M7 S* K$ dPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
2 V2 N+ P/ a$ q9 wClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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, i2 k; `; }5 }Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
( g! x. H2 P* s7 {  \Grade  -            10
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

% w) d/ x1 P' V+ n: R! B    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
1 P: s- ]0 s' z& h5 }* I; q2 e    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
( [0 f4 |- k* D8 F    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
, Y, G) n5 p" W7 l; z    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
! l: Y3 R6 h# t& A    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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8 }0 K: `" M9 A! W7 H    * 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
4 }+ t( d' h7 X4 _6 j- m    * WHMIS training
6 m) {) p8 v2 w% {    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply

Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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/ l) O& x) f1 U4 C. ehttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
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Email     
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(780) 492-8190