Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
5 ]+ R9 d8 h! Q/ ~9 xCompetition No.  -            S10799034
+ ~! K) x5 @1 _% c/ [Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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9 C2 S0 d3 W9 b6 G0 |3 qPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
, f( V; k$ t- p& M. p    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
; ?* V( b% H7 |- e& l7 ]    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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. H9 M+ _  P: q" k! I# }    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
' L1 D. {* X+ A$ G% Y. T0 A5 o    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
: k3 Q6 c, I0 r3 A    * 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
+ [% p; G% c# c, o" H2 M    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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(780) 492-8190