Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
# W& U% ?9 y. C" Q+ hCompetition No.  -            S10799034
, x6 J* w, ~2 L7 R% ePosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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9 e0 U3 c+ E) k1 fPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
- k" u8 Q3 ^7 V. m7 NSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties

+ \" d5 Q: ^2 t' W0 N" o    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
% o% [; G4 ~8 x: b3 G    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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  T: ~3 I) k  {4 T/ N    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
, ~0 ?& ^3 N( Q# k7 L# D1 ?    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
1 H/ G. _! ^2 k2 W4 g7 }& x! |    * 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
$ I8 I6 g6 u, r' B9 c, x    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

. b4 y6 j. A) W$ f. SHow to Apply
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Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail     
& h' q3 s. l3 {* B) K5 c' j5 v- m; qMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
, J5 ?) s+ a% V# ]. a. P8 G  x/ |Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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