Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
6 t2 z" \! w- e' w- {: z* QClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
3 a; x( E$ {# F9 ^: L) M: i+ e8 \Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
# R8 v2 p- Z% u( l' j% ]0 }Duties
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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
' H  K, H! k& \0 l6 Y0 d+ n! g/ T    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
7 Q# R% z% p; e    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
/ D$ R: P" ]  l: D$ W# B# z    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

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0 D7 g) H; R. V! d5 Y) p6 j    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
/ w7 v& W4 t" \    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
& |' s$ ^5 T; x! ]    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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/ w" R% S+ z# O$ LHow to Apply
0 c4 P+ T! D  c7 o# m! jApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
+ }( I8 [* }& r9 L Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
6 H9 t8 ?& W! B. H! J可惜我没有理科背景。