Laboratory Technician
| Location | Kuils River, South Africa |
| Date Posted | January 10, 2023 |
| Category |
Health Care / Medical
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | ZAR |
Description
Duties & Responsibilities
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- A technical knowledge of different types of textiles
- 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
- Working experience in the latest Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word & Excel)
- The ability to:
- 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)
- follow verbal and written instructions
- Time Management skills
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Interpersonal and relationship-building 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
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications
Essential: Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
Preferred:
- Diploma in Textile Technology OR
- Relevant qualification in clothing production or clothing management, preferably with the following subjects:
- Manufacturing technology
- Garment construction and engineering
- Textiles (Fibres & Yarns)
- Certificate in Fibres and Fabric
- Relevant SADFA Certificate (dyeing, printing and finishing)
- CSIR - Laboratory Accredited Certificate
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years’ laboratory experience with testing according to ISO standards
- Previous experience in product and/or textile quality control
- Previous experience in a clothing/homeware manufacturing and/or retail environment
- Exposure to textile dyeing, printing and finishing processes
- Exposure to textile development