Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
' u, K- ?4 r4 m# Y/ z' ZDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
' O8 m! D5 b0 B. L  OCompetition No.  -            S10799034
; o' N5 V# q( l) dPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
7 b8 i1 |3 j( i; v( h0 _Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
5 D% X+ \1 C. g2 y# F+ n& oHours  -            35
       
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6 B7 }1 ]$ Y! O( s9 k* u  h- W0 vThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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    * 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
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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8 P2 `, w0 W+ }1 u: EQualifications
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  b: F  Z& l, O, s; f+ o  K' x6 p    * 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
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
8 `" f* U; E6 c3 j# F* x) gOnline     
7 z6 d; E# T/ Thttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
3 \9 ^4 ^* V% s/ ^2 g7 y1 c0 z6 `% k7 QDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
) \+ Z% B+ w; B5 N! ]Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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1 G+ G* e0 O% r# Amturnell@ualberta.ca
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