Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
4 W& J. @: {* qPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
$ k% I. x- m- X" t: Y/ w' {Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
$ b; a, K# R& ^6 `+ E' d3 Z$ EHours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

    * 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
+ z' D. y8 ^# l7 e- b% ?    * 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
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Qualifications
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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
% F% p5 |9 t4 T- }& E    * 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
% ~$ [8 v* |+ `. t% P/ I2 c) \7 G    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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* S! j; {# n7 l' H8 A# OHow to Apply
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$ i$ D$ e9 @: G8 lApply Online

9 J( N6 D) [% \9 O2 }. R# XNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
4 C- m  R9 q, t' p$ J4 Fhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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% ]  ]6 ^; J4 O+ ^: ~4 m2 R2 {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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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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Fax     
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