Lab In-charge - Textile / Elastic Testing

Role & responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure timely testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished elastic tapes.
• Conduct textile and elastic performance tests, including elongation, stretch and recovery, tensile strength, shrinkage, colour fastness, width, GSM and other applicable parameters.
• Verify test results against customer specifications, approved quality standards, and applicable testing methods.
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and handling of laboratory testing equipment.
• Identify quality deviations, analyse test failures, and coordinate corrective actions with Production and Quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO, AATCC, ASTM, OEKO-TEX, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain laboratory test reports, inspection records, calibration records, and other quality documentation.
• Support product development, sample evaluation, process validation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and certification assessments.
• Supervise and train laboratory staff and coordinate with Production and Quality teams to ensure consistent product quality.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Textile Chemistry, Fabric Technology, Polymer Science, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in a textile/elastic/narrow fabric lab environment.
• Experience in elastic tape testing and dyeing/finishing validation preferred.