Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
, U  }: u! P* y9 gPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
- L( F: U0 `: I) b% C/ t$ s" K* pSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
: t5 i' l+ |6 p* ?8 l1 Q0 ?$ DGrade  -           07
; e! {7 F- D& ~9 ?* fHours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
' S5 c3 q6 C- b4 g- xThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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    * 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
! B" F/ R0 J( N: m/ Y    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
# K5 {/ d( G6 g  B    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
" c# S" L% A+ A# N7 ?    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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& V) V1 C5 i/ j9 gQualifications

    * 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)
* M: w) H. W$ g5 F  D    * 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

5 `# Q$ m4 s6 x  a$ w* `6 pHow to Apply
3 d4 Q3 @1 P' L9 |Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
3 U( e* }& c; F: x1-26 Earth Sciences Building
8 S8 h* ]+ Z( Q7 iUniversity of Alberta
" g# s* M. _8 I1 J1 tEdmonton, 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。