Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
# P' K$ n1 X; N5 _" x; d! @Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
# a# p3 f; F* t4 [* n% IClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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9 L; [, M" G$ `2 i# ]+ QPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
+ d* p8 d0 x" p! R6 K. l/ a! RSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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5 z' }' f4 i. ?- r% I7 uDuties
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! q( S* k2 K; p8 Q, o- M    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
% ?% ~9 z. l5 R  C) |; N# k  @1 n    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
7 c( }1 K6 H& G    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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4 E) D+ H( E. R5 F+ f- _9 m7 }    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
( l) Y0 c7 c0 O2 O: [0 `$ b6 e    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
- V  S; U& f9 x7 I    * 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

How to Apply

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: j7 L; e/ Z) m: J/ gNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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2 s- S& n- u! U" E: Q3 v; E/ zhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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- k! {6 h$ U! F* b; sMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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