Lab Technician: High-Performance Textile Testing

Elevate Textiles, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Textiles, Inc. seeks a qualified laboratory technician to perform textile material tests, prepare samples, dye fabrics, and evaluate performance. You will support R&D projects and collaborate with scientists and manufacturing partners in a fast-paced Innovation Center environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, procedures, and safety, with responsibilities spanning data recording, equipment maintenance, and independent task management within a team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in chemistry or another science-related field.
• Three to five years of industry or academic research and laboratory testing experience.
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and attention-detail skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute written test procedures.
• Working knowledge of percentages, decimals, and pre-algebra.
• Clear verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate manager coordination and contribute effectively as part of a scientific team.
• Safety-focused approach and willingness to work in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and performance tests on textile fabrics using laboratory equipment and established methods.
• Support research and development projects involving high-performance materials and textile applications.
• Prepare samples, apply chemicals, dye fabrics, and evaluate color and material performance.
• Record, analyze, and report test results accurately and on schedule.
• Review data and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and testing equipment.
• Follow written test procedures, safety requirements, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing partners while managing tasks independently.
• Maintain organized laboratory records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical skills

Test procedures

Communication skills

Independent work

Safety focus

Education

Associate degree in chemistry/ science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Testing instruments

Job description

Elevate Textiles, Inc. seeks a qualified laboratory technician to perform textile material tests, prepare samples, dye fabrics, and evaluate performance. You will support R&D projects and collaborate with scientists and manufacturing partners in a fast-paced Innovation Center environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, procedures, and safety, with responsibilities spanning data recording, equipment maintenance, and independent task management within a team.