Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
. W0 s0 I: M  D* Z0 bDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
) J" p5 c! @& R: P( c1 T* [" @# JPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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0 @, P- Z& S- KPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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9 y& I4 O3 s9 O- E, y: t    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
2 V. ^( P$ G6 c% `0 d; I" 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
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

8 f# \% e1 I0 B  k2 K# k: U    * 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
8 @2 E6 W# A+ k$ c2 g. K0 J    * 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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Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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% s. B( ^- `- M' B$ w8 hMary-Jane Turnell
. ]& B3 x0 F2 n5 A" i$ |Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
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