ICPMS Facility Lab Manager
Competition 2344
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Description
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
The successful candidate will be offered an appointment in accordance with the Faculty Service Officer Agreement. This position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $100,458 to $140,802.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.
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Working for the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Position Summary
The Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS) Facility Lab Manager is a cornerstone of the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, overseeing one of Canada's premier geochemical research laboratories within the Canadian Centre for Isotopic Microanalysis (CCIM). This role manages approximately $2 million in advanced analytical instrumentation—including multi-collector and quadrupole ICP-MS systems—and supports both laser ablation and solution-based workflows.
The Lab Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the facility, delivering high-precision isotopic and trace element analyses plus laser ablation U-Pb geochronology to internal and external clients, training highly qualified personnel, developing innovative methodologies, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the lab through effective cost management.
The position also supervises technical staff and contributes to graduate teaching, playing a key role in maintaining the lab’s international reputation for excellence in geochemical analysis.
Duties
Current duties include:
- Operation, maintenance, and repair of a Nu Plasma multi-collector ICPMS, Neptune Plus multi-collector ICPMS, quadrupole ICPMS (Thermo Scientific iCAP-Q) instruments and 3 single-collector magnetic sector ICPMS instruments (2 Element 2XRs and Nu Attom), along with associated equipment such as auto-sampling devices and laser ablation systems
- Developing new and improving existing analytical methods for isotopic and trace element analysis to support the research needs of Earth & Atmospheric Science faculty
- Scheduling and training instrument users
- Assessing and implementing lab safety protocols, data analysis and quality control for internal and external clients
- Oversight of mineral separation facilities, a general wet chemistry laboratory
- Co-teaching an analytical methods course as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in Earth Sciences, Geology, or related field
- Experience in ICPMS and TIMS instrumentation, including the running of both single and multi-collector plasma mass spectrometer as well as thermal ionization mass spectrometers.
- Expertise in laser ablation ICPMS analyses and data reduction
- Expertise in column chromatography separation for Sr, Pb-Pb, U-Pb, Nd, Hf
- Mineral separation of perovskite and laser ablation U-Pb dating of perovskite
Preferred Qualifications
- PDF experience in Earth Sciences, Geology, or a related field
- Experience in geochronology, geochemistry of different rock types
- Expertise in column chromatography separation for Sr, Pb-Pb, U-Pb, Nd, Hf
- Mineral separation of perovskite and U-Pb dating of perovskite
- A proven publication record in international journals
- Experience of delivering presentations at international conferences
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing ICP mass spectrometers
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following in a single .PDF document:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of Publications
- References (Please provide names and contact information of 2 references. We are not requesting reference letters with the initial application.)
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight June 9, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.