Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
5 r, q; O1 x( Z1 O* `' |Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

/ ^) @( H9 e. D; I/ j6 H$ p1 TPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
" M" g  v' V; w* U" d7 N# RSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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$ H4 y% j4 Q9 b6 H9 g1 sThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties
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) z. W6 d% }8 N# y1 u    * 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
$ c& X' N8 _8 K1 @& }% @    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
0 _- u% m# A9 W$ D" @    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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0 H& K, P4 L1 Z: B3 WQualifications
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    * 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
* a  M; `4 A$ I5 o    * 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
9 R6 T! F  K& Q. L) x0 ?* D    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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6 J" I0 f; ~+ S$ _% t% `% dHow to Apply

' J/ I; X) ~/ |( ^  f7 M' U1 CApply Online
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0 Z% `% G6 K+ g( v" fNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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