Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
& m$ S% a1 K+ `& f0 k- PCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
3 n2 W" j* Y2 C; V0 v$ ?2 K4 Q- eClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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5 D( z4 |5 ^% B/ o' m* M5 R& S. `: I4 EPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
( H4 g# u! l9 \7 X1 CSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
2 k" I% I$ R# [3 n7 ^Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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; n3 r9 ]$ @4 F- AThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
4 B7 T3 b3 E( _8 ?# R  I0 v: QThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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5 z# t, b* \& \& b1 H: j2 o    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
0 h0 r( y: D$ H    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
8 g  [3 h9 }: d) q- {    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
4 G8 p- G1 ~( [% N* O- Y    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

8 D/ Z- y. y' |% w# b3 j: Z! T( _Qualifications

( Y' ]5 p7 x) S) n    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
7 R' v; H0 J! a( H7 P' R4 ?    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

2 r3 E) O" V! y$ f7 {( T/ g8 mHow to Apply
Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
8 J5 _: q2 `& z Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
( X& r7 f" K1 t; ~$ N# t; G# DUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
可惜我没有理科背景。