Lab Officer (Trainee)

Cotton Association Of India; Hubli; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotton Association Of India invites applications for laboratory assistants to support fibre testing and NABL/ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance. The role focuses on learning HVI operations, performing tests per SOPs, and maintaining meticulous records.

Candidates with science or textile engineering backgrounds and 2–5 years’ experience in NABL laboratories are preferred. Multiple postings across hubs ensure wide exposure and career growth.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate in science or related field with 2 years’ testing experience or engineering/diploma in textiles with 3–5 years’ experience.
• Experience in NABL-accredited laboratories, textile testing or ISO/IEC 17025 environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of NABL and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support cotton fibre testing per SOPs and BIS/ASTM/ISO methods.
• Learn and operate HVI and other cotton testing equipment.
• Assist in testing all HVI parameters and ensure proper sample identification and traceability.
• Maintain test records, worksheets and lab registers.
• Assist in equipment calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Document NABL/ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance and participate in audits.

Skills

Analytical ability

Numerical ability

MS Excel

MS Office

Documentation

SOP compliance

Communication

Reporting

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Agriculture or relevant Science

B.E./B.Tech./Diploma – Textile Technology or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

One post each at Hubli, Khargone, Nagpur and Rajkot.

JOB PURPOSE

To support cotton fibre testing and laboratory operations while developing technical competency and practical knowledge of NABL accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform cotton fibre testing as per approved SOPs, BIS/ASTM/ISO methods.
• Learn and operate HVI and other cotton testing equipment.
• Assist in testing of all HVI & others parameters:
• Ensure proper sample identification, preparation, conditioning and traceability.
• Maintain accurate test records, worksheets and laboratory registers.
• Assist in equipment calibration, intermediate checks and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor laboratory environmental conditions and maintain relevant records.
• Prepare all NABL / ISO/IEC 17025:2017 documentation and compliance.
• Participate in internal audits, PT/ILC, quality-control activities and corrective actions.
• Report equipment abnormalities, deviations and non-conformities to the Lab In-charge.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of laboratory data.

QUALIFICATION

Preferred:

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. Maths, Physics, Agriculture or relevant Science discipline.
• B.E./B.Tech./Diploma – Textile Technology or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience.
• Experience in NABL-accredited laboratories, textile testing, cotton testing, HVI testing or ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories will be an advantage.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Good analytical and numerical ability.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel & MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and quality procedures.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to learn technical testing and NABL requirements.

TRAINING WILL INCLUDE

Cotton Fibre Testing | HVI Operation | Sample Conditioning | BIS/ASTM/ISO Methods | ISO/IEC 17025:2017 | NABL Requirements | Calibration & Traceability | Quality Control | PT/ILC

REPORTING

Reports to: Laboratory In-charge
Coordinates with: Technical Manager / CEO

Essential Qualifications

Post Graduate in Science/ Bachelor Degree (Engineering/Technology) with 2 years experience in same field of testing (textiles)

OR

Post Graduate in Science/ Bachelor Degree (Engineering/Technology) with 3 years experience in similar field of testing

OR

Graduate in Science/ Diploma (Engineering/Technology) with 3 years experience in same field of testing (textiles)

OR

Graduate in Science/ Diploma (Engineering/Technology) with 5 years experience in similar field of testing

Terms & conditions:

• She / He will be posted at respective place of posting for the time being and said post is transferrable to any of thirteen or more locations of CAIs Laboratory.
• Shortlisted candidates should appear for the online interview.
• No T.A./D.A. will be paid for appearing in the interview if called.
• Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and suitability of the candidate.
• Age Limit: 21 to 45 years.
• The competent authority reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.
• Canvassing in any form will liable to disqualify the candidature.

The CAIs decision will be final & binding in all respect.