Mason Babin
About Mason Babin
Mason Babin is a Process Development Engineer at ADVANO in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Tulane University and has experience in process scaling and quality control in the lithium-ion battery material sector.
Work at Advano
Mason Babin has been employed at ADVANO since 2018, serving as a Process Development Engineer. In this role, he focuses on scaling processes from fundamental research and development to detailed process scaling within a lithium-ion battery material startup. His responsibilities include supervising unit operations with an emphasis on quality control and conducting root cause analyses to optimize processes. He leads the development and maintenance of process documentation, which includes Standard Operating Procedures and Troubleshooting Guides.
Previous Experience in Hospitality
Before joining ADVANO, Mason Babin gained experience in the hospitality industry. He worked as a Wine Cellar Inventory Manager and Wine Runner at Commander's Palace in New Orleans from 2014 to 2015 for nine months. Following this, he served as a Server at SoBou from 2015 to 2016 for eleven months. Additionally, he worked briefly as a Sales Representative for Southwestern Advantage in Nashville in 2015 for two months.
Education and Expertise
Mason Babin studied at Tulane University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from 2016 to 2019. His education provided him with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at ADVANO. He has extensive experience in process scaling and optimization, particularly in the context of lithium-ion battery materials.
Process Optimization Skills
In his role as a Process Development Engineer, Mason Babin drives process optimizations aimed at reducing processing times, increasing throughput, and enhancing repeatability. He has implemented and managed an Asset Effectiveness Program designed to promote continuous learning and improvement across unit operations. His focus on quality control and process documentation supports the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the operations he supervises.