Lab Technician

The Bradley Group; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Lab Technician to perform laboratory testing on textiles, dyes, pigments, and finished products to verify quality and compliance.

You will operate laboratory equipment, follow procedures, record results, and collaborate with production and QA teams to resolve product issues. The role involves matching shades to customer specifications, organizing tasks, and maintaining a clean, safe lab environment while supporting new product development and certificates of

Qualifications

• Experience in a textile laboratory or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail is essential for accurate test results.
• Basic math skills are necessary for calculations and data recording.
• Basic computer skills are needed to enter data and generate reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are important for documenting results and collaborating with teams.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Pass Color Blindness test is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment such as scales, pH meter, and pipettes.
• Perform dyeings and analytical tests on dye classes and pigments for various substrates.
• Conduct tests including weight per gallon, % solids, % moisture, dust, solubility, wash tests, crocking tests, and viscosity.
• Record, analyze, and report test results in lab records.
• Assist in establishing certificates of analysis (COA).
• Match customer samples for shade according to specifications.
• Maintain organized filing of samples and test results.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and safety procedures.
• Organize daily/weekly/monthly tasks for efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Color vision test

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Tools

Scales

pH meter

Pipettes

Job description

Primary Function:

The Lab Technician performs laboratory testing on dyes, pigments, chemicals, fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finished textile products to verify quality, durability, and compliance with company and industry standards. This role involves operating laboratory equipment, following written procedures, maintaining accurate test records, and collaborating with production and quality assurance teams to resolve product issues.

Duties:

• Utilize laboratory equipment such as scales, pH meter, pipettes, etc.
• Perform Dyeings & Analytical Tests on all dye classes and pigments as needed on woodchips, paper, drawdowns, fabric, yarn, etc.
• Perform Analytical Tests include weight per gallon, % Solids, % Moisture, Dust, Solubility, Wash tests, Crocking Tests, Viscosity, etc.
• Perform Computer Readings on dyeings and drawdowns using color measurement system
• Assist in establishing certificates of analysis (COA)
• Mix liquid and/or powder samples, make dyeings and assist in monitoring stability for new product development.
• Match customer samples for shade according to customer specifications.
• Organize daily/weekly/monthly tasks for highest efficiency
• Record, analyze, and report test results
• Monitor/Maintain order in filing area for samples and project test results.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and safety procedures
• Any other duties assigned by Standardization Manager or Technical Director

Requirements:

• Experience in a textile laboratory or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
• Attention to detail
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Pass Color Blindness test