Fabric Laboratory Technician

Our Product Technology Team is looking for a Laboratory Technician to provide a **têxtile laboratory** **service** in accordance to SABS and ISO Standards and processes in support of the Company’s product strategy.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct tests and assessments to ensure compliance with predetermined standards (SABS & ISO)
- To maintain accurate and timely record keeping of tests and results
- To ensure that the testing and assessment environment functions effectively in accordance with the predetermined housekeeping and maintenance plan
- To provide general assistance to the Product Technologists with Fabric related projects and all other general technology administration (E.g. buddy system, samples to GPS & UTI offices)

**Skills required**:

- A technical knowledge of different types of têxtiles
- A working knowledge of testing equipment and testing procedures (incl. fabric analysis, performance & chemical tests)
- Capturing test results and preparing specimens and samples for testing
- Perform laboratory tests
- accurately capture, interpret and analyse data (i.e. pilling, colour fastness)
- Work independently, as well as be a team player
- Communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
- Time Management skills
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Strong Administrative Skills
- A high energy level to cope with the constant deadlines
- A service-orientation
- A strong detail-orientation
- A sense of urgency
- The ability to be flexible
- An understanding of the product end-uses

**Essential**:

- Minimum 3 years’ laboratory experience with testing according to ISO standards
- Previous experience in product and/or têxtile quality control
- Previous experience in a clothing/homeware manufacturing and/or retail environment
- Exposure to têxtile dyeing, printing and finishing processes
- Exposure to têxtile development
- Advantageous to have exposure to a chemical lab

**Qualifications**:

- A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is a minimum requirement
- Diploma in Textile Technology OR
- Manufacturing technology
- Garment construction and engineering
- Textiles (Fibres & Yarns)
- Certificate in Fibres and Fabric
- Relevant SADFA Certificate (dyeing, printing & finishing)
- CSIR - Laboratory Accredited Certificate