Mandeep Kaur

MSc Chemistry graduate from the University of Northern British Columbia with 6+ years of combined teaching, research, laboratory, and professional experience. Strong expertise in analytical chemistry, catalysis, environmental chemistry, and undergraduate laboratory instruction. Experienced in supporting first- and second-year chemistry courses in learner-centered laboratory environments.

Experienced in undergraduate chemistry instruction, laboratory supervision, student success, and analytical instrumentation. Skilled in analytical instrumentation including GC-FID, HPLC, FTIR, NMR, XRD, SEM, TGA, and ¹H-NMR Spectroscopy, with strong scientific communication skills. Passionate about chemistry education, student mentorship, and safe laboratory instruction.

Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Instructor & Teaching Assistant - University of Northern British Columbia - Prince George, BC

(2019-09 - 2022-08)

• Assisted in teaching and supervising undergraduate chemistry laboratory sessions for both first- and second-year students
• Guided students through general, organic, and analytical chemistry experiments and laboratory techniques
• Assisted students with calculations, laboratory procedures, scientific concepts, and data interpretation
• Evaluated laboratory reports, assignments, quizzes, and student performance
• Conducted office hours and provided one-on-one academic support to undergraduate students
• Maintained safe laboratory environments following WHMIS and laboratory safety protocols
• Collaborated with faculty members and teaching teams to support student learning and engagement

Researcher – MSc Chemistry Research - University of Northern British Columbia - Prince George, BC

(2021-01 - 2022-08)

• Synthesized and characterized copper-based Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) using solvothermal methods
• Utilized analytical instrumentation including XRD, FTIR, TGA, BET, SEM, and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy
• Investigated catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into cyclic carbonates under mild reaction conditions
• Prepared scientific reports, thesis documentation, and technical presentations in a team-based academic research environment
• Collaborated with faculty supervisors and graduate researchers

Research Assistant - Northern Analytical Laboratory Services - Prince George, BC

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Utilized GC-FID instrumentation to evaluate extraction efficiency of MOF-199-based SPME fibers
• Assisted with analytical laboratory procedures, instrumentation monitoring, and data collection

Medical Records Administrator - North York Rehabilitation Centre - Vancouver, BC

(2023-01)

• Maintain accurate and confidential records in a professional healthcare environment
• Coordinate communication, scheduling, and administrative operations with strong attention to detail

Master of Science (MSc) - Chemistry - University of Northern British Columbia (2019-09 - 2022-08)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Chemistry - Guru Nanak Dev University (2016-09 - 2019-08)