Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
8 g4 v: b# d* }- cCompetition No.  -           S10035672
" o) L! C: v; z" c  h: }+ |Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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* Z1 q, @% a8 o0 {* k! P) GThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
! I3 Y7 {  J; Y* @$ o: _2 bThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

' L8 l% f9 m$ S    * 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
* M1 J5 q* @6 m1 b" f$ \    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
- J' w: g8 g1 W( A9 x    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * 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
5 Y1 N% l& C( ]    * 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)

Qualifications
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    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
* L' o3 ?8 b) _' b; q    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
" _. {; U$ ~8 q4 t# O( V    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
% x/ \& _" C: F. k9 A% I- y- A    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
8 h) B- o+ Q  Z8 v8 h( @Apply Online
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6 l* C1 V. Q* ?7 W1 qNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
' W. ]8 \* f. M0 c7 u; vApplications may be forwarded to:
' v" [5 b7 {1 s2 s Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
4 k! ?1 Q) _) g6 t/ ]; kEdmonton, Alberta
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! q4 @) g" n3 B4 `# c1 N6 I 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。
; u, E, e2 g" g7 l6 B. t4 B$ A可惜我没有理科背景。