Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
) s2 g% j7 N+ ^6 J& sHours  -           35 per wk
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8 h+ J+ E& G( d1 }This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
. A- T2 [, a0 W4 Y) SThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
2 h0 t0 J6 R" i2 J6 u! ]    * 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
4 r' K7 |8 j$ o. Z    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
+ G; `2 U7 \" u- K. C' U7 o    * 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
8 I. M. z8 O4 p; d    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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Qualifications
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    * 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
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online

4 v3 k8 T3 }5 s$ {( cNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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' i; X3 \" V7 n9 ?University 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。