Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
. w  r! |$ L9 z1 D! I; FPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

7 b( z/ ~; c2 S; c1 q* }$ @0 QPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
, h/ ?& r% B; f% b" m3 B' k9 fSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
3 O" k  A6 q, F7 K1 cDuties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
. _; A6 g$ I! B5 U7 W    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * 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
1 k0 [" S% p1 M5 q/ A' m$ ]8 x1 w    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
2 k. i* j" [; n" E- q7 Z) L7 I    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
# T2 W7 j; S& F% P    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
' A5 ^+ ~" t" F5 l/ C: \    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications
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+ q0 n; g5 c7 ^$ F    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
6 T/ d) d  D3 ?    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
5 t' ^- ~8 A/ {! |3 A6 q7 b    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online
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/ D( v" V9 {/ f7 B4 o" D- ?Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
7 |* L4 ?- ]) sApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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6 k9 p4 k& b! Y. j# a Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
0 M8 z, u5 Q3 ]5 ?$ {# I; ]# m可惜我没有理科背景。