Textile & Materials QA Lab Technician

Pak Army; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Attendant (BPS-02) at the Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing (IAS&C) serves as a vital technical support resource within the quality assurance laboratories responsible for inspecting military stores, textiles, leather, and rubber goods.

The role exists to ensure that testing environments are prepared, specimens are conditioned correctly, and testing officers have reliable assistance during the physical and chemical evaluation of defense procurement items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and condition test specimens for textile, leather, and rubber materials according to relevant defense specifications and ISO standards
• Operate and monitor laboratory equipment including tensile testing machines, abrasion testers, drying ovens, and electronic balances
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organize glassware, and ensure proper storage of chemicals and reagents as per safety protocols
• Record test data accurately in laboratory registers and digital logs, ensuring traceability of samples from receipt to final disposal
• Assist testing officers during physical and chemical analysis such as colour fastness, dimensional stability, and fibre composition tests
• Conduct routine minor maintenance, calibration checks of weights and thermometers, and report equipment malfunctions promptly

Job description

The Laboratory Attendant (BPS-02) at the Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing (IAS&C) serves as a vital technical support resource within the quality assurance laboratories responsible for inspecting military stores, textiles, leather, and rubber goods.

The role exists to ensure that testing environments are prepared, specimens are conditioned correctly, and testing officers have reliable assistance during the physical and chemical evaluation of defense procurement items.