Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
3 a+ p( e$ b0 `+ ]Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
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Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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: i, E# V8 T* d# z) g, A2 `    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
0 m+ L7 r; q/ ^    * 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
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
4 V" _( |' H: ^    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

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
9 v. ~8 h' t9 h$ p    * 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
8 Q' O6 y# b2 a. f( L    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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( F8 h6 N4 F3 Y* `8 u3 OHow to Apply
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Apply Online

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1 J/ q* `. N! D9 N4 NMary-Jane Turnell
% [3 T+ Y# f3 d0 W6 {2 c4 BDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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