Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
! R- X- v2 D8 _6 p& O' ZCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

6 i6 u9 X+ c% C7 T; ZPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
& n9 a- z. Z$ J3 k( f9 ySalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
1 l  B, a' ?8 j9 Z: vGrade  -           07
9 a) F/ L( R: I9 |7 m5 lHours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
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1 T$ q+ X4 ~1 a! Z7 i% F* L    * 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
8 \+ I; v6 ?0 ?& ]5 Z5 y$ ~9 C3 D    * 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
7 U2 Z! I3 Q! m5 z& }! f9 L3 d& M    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
, G, G0 L% _& e" R! m    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
% @% E6 S& w6 o0 G: w, L: h    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
, P/ {2 R- B$ U! B: h' {0 B' `4 v    * 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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6 b5 J; M2 D. mQualifications

  O9 a9 x" k& ^0 R) X    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
" T+ ?  \' q+ e" c- P" u; n    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
3 f7 h; c5 C0 M    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

/ e' t. \" M  [# {$ h# C+ IHow to Apply
Apply Online

0 y- B8 v- D3 w# ~( H2 c  XNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
$ N: L3 t4 D' T$ s& H- OApplications may be forwarded to:
9 N( Y# |+ U0 O$ p Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
) Z) K& t( B9 I- j* wEdmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
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。
6 G4 l6 l3 Q( [可惜我没有理科背景。