Lab In-charge - Textile / Elastic Testing

Spica Industries; North Goa; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Spica Industries in Goa, India, seeks an experienced laboratory leader to manage day-to-day operations, ensure timely testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished elastic tapes.

The role conducts performance tests (elongation, stretch and recovery, tensile strength, shrinkage, colour fastness, width, GSM), verifies results against customer specs and approves testing methods, while maintaining calibration and quality records.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or 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.

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 (elongation, stretch and recovery, tensile strength, shrinkage, colour fastness, width, GSM).
• Verify test results against customer specifications, approved quality standards, and applicable testing methods.
• Ensure calibration, maintenance, and handling of laboratory testing equipment.
• Identify quality deviations, analyse test failures, and coordinate corrective actions with Production and Quality teams.
• 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.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Quality testing

Calibration

Documentation

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Textile Chemistry

Tools

ISO standards

AATCC

ASTM

OEKO-TEX

Job description

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.