Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
, S6 D, n+ ]. v8 ]0 kSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
7 b. c) M5 w% YHours  -            35
       

; c7 o& r% e: D6 K; c2 j; T9 `2 ]This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

* z) i7 A" y1 Z: [: VDuties
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" ]' H5 E+ L5 o7 T4 x    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
1 {% x3 W0 G& n7 O$ o    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
" }8 q! h3 M  J" F+ S" w2 J    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
" S, s( r* {" l8 x9 Z: W    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
) u# H) |) j) W/ Y8 s; v( D$ @: b7 ~    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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' A2 ?, v4 A, d) J) x) H, v    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
) A$ ]7 V9 n2 ?0 n; u% @, l+ e    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
    * 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
7 j& X# z! \4 R# y3 Q( w    * WHMIS training
( p6 W" h, b4 X# t+ I3 K# W# J3 C# A    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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  S: c+ j# ^" [* K, H; QHow to Apply

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+ g4 D" ]! Y' H$ HNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
( `8 r8 A; V7 j6 L1 w# p! q) nhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
3 o) P  P# G# m: X0 wDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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2 f( n2 _: L6 ?7 H2 uUniversity of Alberta
6 m. E, F9 X0 N! TEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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Fax     
(780) 492-8190