1. KULBIR SINGH BANWAIT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND TRAINING
Laboratory Analytical Tools : Method development and applications of ICP-OES, IC-CD,
TOT/TOR_OCEC Analyzer, Colourimetric FIA, GC-ECD, GC-
MSD, HPLC , IR, and NMR
Field Sampling Tools: Installation, Calibration, and/or maintenance of Total Suspended
Particle, PM-10 aerosol, and Vapour Phase Collection Mass Flow
and Volumetric Hi-Vol. Samplers, and Belfort, C300 and Sequential
sample Rain Gauges. Exposure to working with Data Loggers,
Stevenson’s screens, Sunsine reading DEFIR and NIFER rain
instruments to name a few
Networks: Direct and Indirect contribution to IADN, CAPMoN, NAPS and
IMPROVE Networks
Data Interpretation Tools: Air Quality Research Branch’s RDMQ system on SAS platform, Advanced
Statistical Analysis using Microsoft Excel
Data Programing Tools: Excel Macros, Basic, Fortran 77
Data Presenting Tools: PowerPoint, Publisher, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Lotus
Skills and Abilities:
• Experienced in advanced statistical data analysis, interpretation and report
writing
• Clear, and to the point written and verbal (including presentation)
communication skills utilized in providing scientific advice to senior
scientists in data treatment and handling.
• Contacting and collaboration with scientific community at Air Quality
related Conferences with a common goal of synthesis and interpretation of
high quality data.
• Ability to plan and implement projects at laboratory and field level
-including special HVAC equipment, field infrastructure and instrumentation
maintenance, instrument acquisition, and analytical method development.
• Task scheduling, supervision, and performance management of subordinate
staff
• Skilled at operating, troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory
instrumentation such as Inductive Couple Plasma Optical Emission
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60 Fairlane Cres.
Woodbridge, ON
L4H 2G9
Tel: Daytime: (416) 739-4439, Evening: (905) 832-4676, kulbir.banwait@ec.gc.ca

2. Spectrometer (ICP_OES), Organic Carbon/Elemental Carbon (OC/EC)
Sunset®
and Desert Research Institute Analyzers, IC-CD, micro-
gravimetric, and Gas Chromatographic (GC) systems
• Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, English, Beginner level French.
Training:
• Staffing: A Resourcing Tool for Managers
• Project Management
• Essentials, Theories, Tools and Techniques of Supervision
• OHS for Managers/supervisors in high risk areas
• Conflict Management Awareness
• Managing Performance
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• On Site, hands-on, simulated fire fighting/fire safety training
• Basic Spill Response training by The CERTA/Fielding Group Inc.
• Introduction to Working at Heights by STACS Inc.
• Back Care and Injury Prevention by STACS Inc.
• Workplace French Language (Beginner) Training
EDUCATION
1996 Behaviour Exceptionality Special Education Part I; 1996
York University, North York, Ontario
1995 - 1996 B.Ed. (Science), Intermediate/Senior division; 1996
York University, North York, Ontario
1989 - 1994 BSc., Co-op. Honours Biochemistry - Biotechnology option; 1994
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
WORK EXPERIENCE
Apr. 2006 - CAPMoN Analytical Chemist (CH 02)
Continued: Meteorological Services of Canada, Canadian Air and Precipitation Monitoring
(CAPMoN) Laboratory, Measurement and Analysis Research Section, Downsview,
Ontario, M3H 5T4
Current and Recent Projects:
• Manage operation, maintenance, and performance of the newly deployed MARGA
(Monitor for AeRosol and Gases in ambient Air) IC-CD system at Egbert sampling
station for continuous aerosol and gaseous species measurement for intra-laboratory
comparison to CAPMoN Network’s speciation program analytes.
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3. • Coordination/collaboration with Facilities, SNC Lavalin, independent contractors, and
section colleagues for the successful replacement of the CAPMoN Main-Lab walk-in
cooler as per product specifications.
• Instrument operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and supervision of the CAPMoN
Network’s Organic / Elemental Carbon (OC/EC), PM Mass, ICP-OES, and MARGA
IC-CD laboratories.
• Data review and data reporting.
• Network Integration at the main and satellite CAPMoN Laboratories for QC, inventory
records and data reporting.
• Further development and tweaking of quantitative method for alkaline earth metal
analysis in aqueous samples utilizing Inductive Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission
Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) for better precision and lowering detection limits further.
• Participate, as a Chemist Mentor, in cross-departmental Mentor-Mentee partnership
program for new immigrants administered by Toronto Region Immigrant Employment
Council (TRIEC) of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
• Participated in a comprehensive nine months training program in the CAPMoN Main-lab
operations, with continuous duties beyond the nine month period within areas of
laboratory instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as required, NWRI inter-
laboratory QA program, and precipitation sample log-in and Sample History Form
review.
• Collaborated with CAPMoN field staff to provide procedural scientific advice for the
successful deployment of CAPMoN network’s newly acquired Eignbrodt sequential
precipitation sampler to a newly identified Oil-Sands Wood Buffalo National Park site in
Alberta, Canada.
• Participated and presented PM Mass and OC/EC Laboratory operations at the
CAPMoN Field Operations workshop.
• Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedure for OC/EC laboratory
operations, and reviewed and maintained SOPs for PM Mass and ICP-OES
Laboratories.
• Participated in Inter-laboratory comparison of OC/EC QC data with Environment
Canada Isotope Research Lab.
• Day-to-day supervision of laboratory students and permanent laboratory staff.
Past Achievements
• Participated on CH-02 and Casual and Student Employment EG-03 competition
boards.
• Developed, validated and implemented IPC-OES method for the analysis of sodium,
potassium, calcium and magnesium in CAPMoN air and precipitation samples.
• Method validation using inter/intra-laboratory comparison studies with data analysis
utilizing various statistical tools.
• Data presentation to a team of senior research scientist and data handlers for their input
and final recommendation in implementation of the new ICP-OES methodology for the
analysis of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
• Analyzed three years of data to study the correlation of field blanks to the temporal
trends in particulate matter for submission of an abstract and poster presentation at the
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4. 27th
and 29th
annual conference of the American Association for Aerosol Research
(AAAR).
• Collaborated with scientific community at Pittsburg Conference of Analytical Chemistry
and Applied Spectroscopy in the area or metals analysis for continued communication
and future method development endeavors.
• Developed data acquisition method using IMPROVE protocol.
• Produced an intra-laboratory comparison report suing statistical method of analysis for
peer review.
• Researched literature for OC/EC analytical methods and thermal/optical protocols
including NIOSH5040 and IMPROVE methods.
• Crafted Quality Control spreadsheets to track daily and long term instrument response,
concentration levels of control media, multilevel calibration, and replicate sample
analysis for data quality control, limits of detection and determination of method
uncertainties.
• Developed specifications of a new OCEC instrument with auto-sample capability for
open solicitation on MERX through Public Works and Government Services Canada
(PWGSC).
• Coordinated and exchanged information with PWGSC to acquire a new OCEC
instrument through MERX system.
• Wrote Microsoft Excel macro programs to manipulate data for auto constructing annual
data and inter-laboratory (CAPMoN vs. ETC) comparison spreadsheets.
• Trained and supervised subordinate staff (casual and student workers) to enforce ‘Good
Lab Practice’ in support of producing high quality data.
• Visited National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) Network Environmental
Technology Centre (ETC) laboratory in Ottawa for instrumental method information
exchange.
• Acquired and tested the software required to switch Sunset Instrument®
Thermal Optical
Transmittance (TOT) Aerosol OCEC analyzer from NIOSH 5040 Time-Controlled
method to IMPROVE (FID-Controlled) method.
• Reanalyzed archived samples using IMPROVE method for ETC result comparison
• Reported quality controlled and reviewed annual data spreadsheets to the lab manager
Apr. 1995- Analytical Technologist (EG 03, EG 04f )
Jan 2004 & Meteorological Services of Canada, Organic Analysis Laboratory, Air Quality
July 2004 - Processes Research Division, Downsview, Ontario, M3H 5T4
Mar. 2006
Method Development and Implementation
• Transferred and validated GC-ECD (5890) routine Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)/
Organochlorines (OCs) analysis method to GC-uECD (6890) for its further development
to meet GC6890’s large volume injection capability
• Developed large volume, multiple injection techniques on GC6890 using GERSTEL
Programmed Temperature Vaporization (PTV) Injector
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5. • Wrote and submitted data/QC/statistical analysis reports for each stage of the said
method development process
• Presented preliminary high volume injection data to AQRB peer-review audience
Staff Training and Supervision
• Developed weekly task plan for a subordinate colleague
• Supervised work performed in the lab and in office
• Made sure that all laboratory analysis records were taken as per SOP and were up to
date
• Suggested time management techniques for increased office productivity
• Allowed subordinate colleague to create his/her own weekly task plan for self
motivation and empowerment
• Trained students on data analysis methods using HP Chemstation software
• Trained students, casual employee(s), and contractors on printing Excel Custom Reports
• Attained knowledge of roles and responsibilities of each member of the lab staff to better
understand and participate productively in day-to-day operations of the lab
Laboratory QA/QC supporting activities
• Tested pre-cleaned Polyurethane foam plugs (PUF) and advised Center for Atmospheric
Research Experiments (CARE) staff for its acceptance or rejection - and any corrective
measure to be taken - to be used for sampling at Integrated Atmospheric Deposition
Network (IADN) sampling sites
• Prepared PCB and OC working standards utilizing stock and sub-stocks
• Performed multi-level calibrations on laboratory GCs
• Performed pre-sequence GC response check for target PCBs and OCs
• Developed and updated GC Response Time-series and Control Chart data
• Troubleshot and took appropriate measures to correct for problems indicated by set
Warning and control limits
• Wrote procedures for ‘Calibrating Front File Standards for Data Analysis’
• Reviewed laboratory reprocessed data and chromatograms for each target species to
reject the data values based on apparent chromatographic sample interference and/or if
the analyte retention time or the chromatographic peak width is outside of a defined
limit
Analytical Laboratory Operations
• GC/HPLC trouble-shooting and maintenance
• Maintained Millipore RiOs16® and MilliQ gradient® lab-water purification systems
• Cleaned Glass Fiber Filters (GFFs), boiling chips, anhydrous sodium sulfate, using
soxhlet method of extraction to support sample preparation activities of the lab
• Prepared Florisil (1 - 2% deactivation based on batch) for sample clean-up and
fractionation
• Extracted Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), PCBs, and OCs from
Polyurethane foam, GFF and XAD Resin
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6. • Conducted volume reduction and clean-up procedures utilizing Florisil clean-up method
for PCBs and OCs.
• Ordered lab supplies, followed-up on delivery status, wrote and submitted Local
Purchase Orders to the lab manager
• Conducted quarterly broken glassware inventory and communicated results with
colleagues, in writing, by using Eudora, or Microsoft Outlook e-mail system.
• Helped develop and write ‘Pipette washing procedures’
• Helped write procedures for Millipore RiOs16® Water System
• Created ‘Sample Extraction Worksheet,’ Florisil Clean-up Worksheet,’ and ‘Initial
Sample Volume Reduction Worksheet - part 2’
• Laboratory equipment maintenance and book keeping
• Assisted Computer Technician in maintaining network computer, printers, and PC
printing problems to make necessary adjustments for optimum performance.
• Used various mechanical tools for general lab maintenance
• Maintained laboratory glassware storage shelves
Laboratory Data Management
• Archived and analyzed chromatographic PCB/OC GC-ECD (GC5890 and 6890) data:
Data acquisition, and manual peak-by-peak data integration utilizing HP3365
Chemstation
• Transferred reprocessed data into Lotus 1-2-3, and Microsoft Excel Custom Reports
• Performed regular raw and reprocessed data back-up on personal computer back-up
drive, Bernoulli drive, omega Jaz drive, and ultimately burn all data on CD drive.
• Wrote ‘Entering Text Files to Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets’
Health and Safety Issues
• Knowledge of Air Quality Research Branch’s Emergency Response Plan
• Informed colleagues on lab and occupational health and safety issues and necessary
corrective measures
Feb. 2004 - IADN Field Technician
June. 2004 Environment Canada, Center for Atmospheric Research Experiments (CARE), Eighth
Line, Egbert, Ontario, L0L 1N0
• Provided back-up support to Canadian Air and Precipitation Network (CAPMoN) by
updating CAPMoN Ozone Analyzer Log Form, changing Air/Ammonia/Ozone filter
packs and updating CAPMoN Air and Ammonia Air Sample History forms
• Took daily Nipher Shield Snow Gauge in winter, and type B Rain Gauge measurements
in spring/summer
• Ordered supplies and assembled Aerosol Mass Flow PM10 High volume sampler and
installed it at Burnt Island (BNT) site.
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7. • Applied The Research Data Management and Quality Control System (RDMQ) to
CARE Net Remote Data Collector’s meteorological data files and provided the
sampling day meteorological data to Organics Lab at Downsview
• Amended Contracts for approval for Point Petre (PPT) and BNT site operators
• Batch extracted PUF plugs for sampling at Canadian IADN sampling sites
• Provided Buoy sampler parts cleaning and testing support for the Buoy project
• Traveled to field sites to calibrated Aerosol volumetric and mass flow controlled PM10
high volume samplers and General Metal Works PS high volume samplers.
• Calibrated dual traverse universal precipitation collectors (Belfort Gauge) at each
sampling site
• Assembled Glass Fiber Filter (GFF) / PUF, volumetric and mass flow controlled
Aerosol PM10 samplers for transportation to the BNT and PPT sites
• Took 24 hour IADN ambient air GFF/PUF and Aerosol samples once every 12 days at
CARE site
• Took GFF/PUF samples from all sites to Organics Lab
• Took daily meteorological observations
Aug. 1994- Assistant Analytical Chemist
Nov. 1994 Environment Canada, Organic Analysis Laboratory, Air Quality Processes Research
Division, Downsview, Ontario, M3H 5T4
• Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) method development with PAHs, PCBs, and
Organochlorine pesticides as the target analytes
• Compared SFE and Soxhlet method of extraction to confirm previous study results
• Analyzed samples using HPLC/FLD/UV and GC/ECD
• Wrote progress reports and final report using WP5.1 and Lotus 1-2-3
Sep. 1992- Assistant Analytical Chemist
Dec. 1992 Environment Canada, Organic Analysis Laboratory, Air Quality Processes Research
Division, Downsview, Ontario, M3H 5T4
• Extracted PAHs, PCBs, and OCs from Polyurethane foam
• Volume reduction, Turbovaping, and Solid Phase Extraction for sample clean-up
• PCB/OC analysis on Electron Capture Detector, equipped with Gas Chromatograph
• Integrated chromatographic files
• Laboratory equipment maintenance and book keeping
• Data management using Lotus 1-2-3
May 1991- Assistant Analytical Chemist
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8. Aug. 1991 Environment Canada, Organics Analysis Laboratory, Air Quality Processes Research
Division, Downsview, Ontario, M3H 5T4
• Performed Manual/Automated Solid Phase Extraction of PAHs
• Analyzed PAHs by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Conducted Chromatographic analysis by computerized integration
• General Lab maintenance and book keeping
INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES
• Ozone Depletion Processes, Method Development, Exploration of new tasks
• Teaching, Traveling
• Inventing: New products, ideas
• Investing: Stock market
• Science fiction movies, dramas
• Soccer, Tennis, Ice hockey
REFERENCES
Silvina Carou Air Quality Science Advisor, (416) 739-4879
Robert Vet Physical Scientist, (416) 739-4853
Ken Brice Analytical Chemist, (416) 739-4601
Nick Alexandrou Analytical Chemist, Organics Analysis Lab, (416) 739-4600
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