S Babu

Motivated and detail-oriented R&D Chemist with practical experience in laboratory research and pilot-scale production, including the handling of reactive compounds and process optimization. Eager to contribute to innovative product development and synthesis in a dynamic organization while ensuring to grow my technical skills and analytical skills across sector. Skilled in routine chemical analysis, sample testing analtyical instrument handling and laboratory documentation.

Chemist – R&D at KOTHARI PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED (2025-08 – 2026-09)

• Had hands on experience in conducting research in synthesising and analysis of Highly Reactive Polyisobutylene(HRPIB) using High Pressure Reactors(Autoclaves).
• Assisted in the pilot scale production of Highly Reactive Polyisobutylene(HRPIB) as part of cross functional R&D team.
• Supported scale up from lab synthesis to pilot plant by monitoring reaction parameters, catalyst study and feed stock analysis.
• Assisted in developing and optimization reaction processes for synthesis and analysis of Polyisobutylene Succinic Anhydride (PIBSA) and Polyisobutylene Succinic Imide (PIBSI) reactions.

Lab Analyst – Quality Control at MADRAS FERTILIZERS LIMITED ( MFL ) (2023-02 – 2023-08)

• Performed analysis of raw materials, in process samples and finished product of urea during routine shift operations.
• Experienced in analytical instrumentation and wet analysis techniques, including volumetric titrations (acid-base, redox, and precipitation), used for purity determination, standardization and gravimetric analysis.
• Prepared solutions, including normality, reagents and indicators following standard procedures for water analysis.
• Maintained proper laboratory documentation, equipment logs and test records in accordance with quality management system.

Trainee – R&D at CHENNAI PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED( CPCL ) (2021-12 – 2022-12)

• Assisted in testing of crude oil and petroleum products by analytical instrument techniques using ASTM standard methods.
• Executed calibration and maintenance of analytical equipment to support high quality laboratory testing and data integrity.
• Conducted routine analysis of crude oil products to verify product quality and support refinery process optimization.
• Maintained accurate laboratory logs, analytical records and test documentation with good laboratory practices.

MSC in CHEMISTRY – Dr Ambedkar Government Arts & Science College (2023 – 2025)

BSC in CHEMISTRY – Thiruthangal Nadar College Of Arts & Science (2018 – 2021)