Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
- h$ A) f  S; Y# o: ~Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
5 L0 s  e" n* a7 zGrade  -           07
9 [$ s, W  o/ i: {Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
' b: l, Z6 d4 ?$ L- c# g9 SThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties

6 ?9 Z9 C+ D' a    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
4 R* Y1 [. d  `    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
2 ~" ~7 k  V: H$ }/ X+ q8 Q# [    * 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
7 X  k+ y' n9 M9 M4 G6 [$ ?0 `    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
, L0 M; m# B3 a: z8 r    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
! d8 l# ^% J: m# n    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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9 I1 h, \7 [8 s7 j4 X) u& m) gQualifications

& y) _; ?4 m* ^8 `    * 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)
0 G5 e7 R$ N  R    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
% S  A% e6 _& ~" M    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online
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+ ^/ I" |- s/ R! q6 ]0 |Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
/ t; S7 u6 }% Q) ?Applications may be forwarded to:
; @! ~2 M9 t( l0 ?/ Z5 t! I Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
+ q6 r4 h- ]7 a6 IUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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% _8 `* Y7 |; u) z/ B4 y+ \ 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。