Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
/ F( v0 H2 |/ n5 d; o5 nDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
) d, r7 N1 p4 n9 \# bCompetition No.  -            S10799034
# B; Z% ?/ S  ]1 O9 |3 N9 e9 iPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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* A) X# _) X4 J0 Q5 IPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
4 b) O4 n! a- F$ T9 fSalary 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
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    * 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
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
6 H* ~5 }' p' O" c: v  Z    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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* I8 ^# ~* @9 k* F2 xQualifications

( k: ?! Y0 N  X) ]1 y1 j    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
7 a  F* V. v& |$ n6 a& E    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
    * 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
! r. e; _" g* V# m: {    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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Apply Online

7 U# R4 |) G% Z  x! j6 }Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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: U5 K6 t5 s& Ehttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
$ d5 d4 C1 Y: o* g. qEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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Fax     
: v% B* Q& h5 M, N: v5 i& e(780) 492-8190