Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- G: Y0 r  \) H( gCompetition No.  -            S10799034
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Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
! b! }9 z5 v/ c( ?3 K7 vHours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
- [5 V& n: P# B    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
) k- F8 M# W. L    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
; x" N, A" ^* I$ v    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
( O1 t- L- N$ T' @$ I2 R# k    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
% ^- P: W# f. G; ^  i; T    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
* \% @  t1 ^. M' A) y    * Experience in an established research laboratory with demonstrated knowledge of lab safety regulations and procedures including general lab hygiene and specific safety protocols for thermal ionization mass spectrometers
    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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7 X% m' s4 n" S: u+ t/ _How to Apply
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& D) U" `1 ]. D( t+ w* xApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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, O+ d3 d5 L: L2 @9 e" N/ @. v( CMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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