Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
7 e& p: q( M8 u8 zCompetition No.  -           S10035672
3 R% s* L# w1 f  N3 }( ]Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
/ j3 y& M) w) y6 z1 t) O9 E4 kSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
$ B0 }0 B0 ^& i0 Y' v& E0 iHours  -           35 per wk

, @/ ~4 B. m* a+ F. KThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
& q- A9 T/ A' Z0 L/ G7 dThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

+ K/ @' A) N# [- m    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
" ?9 ~+ E& G4 X- r8 w3 d    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
( A  ?1 g/ L% ^, P% _+ x    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
9 h3 M9 i) _. D! q% _. K    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
1 l' o3 S! a4 c, W    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
5 g$ \" F! R4 d9 o    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
0 T0 S! E( ?) ~    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
. ]: _. @' W: Y, z/ p    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
1 o% p5 r! j! _& T' `" R% Y! _    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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: o4 A4 z- p) Z) }! tQualifications
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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)
: ?3 e' s& s9 C5 C  M( J( Y! g9 ]    * 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
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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
. D4 _" u% e' l9 J3 q- D1-26 Earth Sciences Building
+ Q3 U, O+ n0 M$ iUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
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。