Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
5 Z3 a1 y2 X: Q" J0 CDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
( U+ `- y7 @" s" h! f$ QCompetition No.  -            S10799034
1 L1 T4 h, Q2 n. d  fPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
% [3 Q, G: U% n0 G- c, b1 X& tClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
6 M5 [! I8 O+ H) ]2 ], q2 E7 cSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
* ~; S! v( V# `' [- g( u; THours  -            35
       
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2 P: S5 ]6 u! J5 p8 vThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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# f% s! p$ N8 N7 v    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
, t& {! K" f6 B    * 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
7 E' U) T9 j5 ?: {  A% }    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
6 r4 P& m$ e6 v    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

5 i% Z+ A! N: B& eQualifications

5 {7 p! y! ~/ 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
; _3 T; J3 [* u2 k1 M) Q. {9 B    * 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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Apply Online

Note: 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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# P5 x/ {' R! F9 MMary-Jane Turnell
; }* ?, [5 L1 d5 a) pDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
+ Z  P" g6 J% }  F, Z+ @4 ]) vUniversity of Alberta
4 h" |, z. I! y/ M8 Z% y4 P4 rEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190