Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
, Y5 x$ M$ a, `3 Y6 B" XCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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0 a  P( [$ l% I, z  y' P. T8 BPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
, S& r) n1 L0 {' K& p6 y* RHours  -            35
       
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3 j" Q) o6 c9 f/ k- I3 zThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

  k9 T- z8 D, }6 gDuties
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2 K0 b8 F+ \+ B, T  p# s( U9 c" s- X    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
5 l9 z- C+ O+ a+ a1 ^1 f9 Q    * 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
- v& I& i$ v, v+ J3 j0 P# T6 [: s    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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  r* k$ l7 ^" J+ p- M" l# R    * 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
4 k) T% Z9 W( e' }% W+ Z    * 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
/ Z3 ~  F7 s) u5 A    * WHMIS training
' M/ [: ]  ~" Q: k% ^    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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5 ?+ [* t4 I& i! L! A8 Uhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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; ^# E( @* x4 W! e7 C/ S6 Z. ^Mary-Jane Turnell
) ~% ?: g3 O& V( ]& sDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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7 r! x; c, Y# v7 h! ~/ z: G1 iUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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(780) 492-8190