Laboratory Technician

SPECTRAFORCE; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce is seeking an entry-level Laundry Washlab Technician to support prototype testing for laundry products. The role involves executing stains, washes, and test preparations under supervision, then independently handling labeling, sample prep, and data collection.

Ideal candidates will follow SOPs, work with instrumentation and automation, and maintain a clean, safe lab environment while collaborating with test requesters to clarify requirements.

Qualifications

• Possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing laundry product performance testing for prototype assessment.
• Perform routine testing methodologies (stain removal, fabric softening, etc.) once trained.
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (washing, drying, test preparation, staining).
• Prepare tests independently (label fabrics and towels, prepare stains/fabrics).
• Execute test procedures and operate instrumentation and automation.
• Coordinate with requestors to clarify product and test design specifications as needed.
• Ensure stains are produced and applied correctly and results are acceptable.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the wash lab.
• Generate and compile data for group scientists to analyze.
• Assist in maintaining stock of lab supplies.
• Work in a team environment and uphold a safe working environment.
• Must speak, read, and write English.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Possess good written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail is critical
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities:

• Laundry Washlab Technician
• Aid in the execution of laundry product performance testing for prototype assessment and/or
• Executes with excellence routine testing methodologies (Stain Removal, Softening, etc), once
• properly trained.
• Learn to follow standard operating procedures (washing, drying, test preparation, staining, etc)
• Independent test preparation (labeling fabrics, labeling towels, preparing stains/fabrics, etc).
• Become knowledgeable and capable of the execution all aspects of test procedures
• Role includes operating instrumentation and automation
• Interact with test requesters to ascertain product and any additional test design specification, if
• needed.
• Responsible to ensure stains are produced correctly, applied accurately and the final result is
• acceptable.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and order of the wash lab
• Generate and compile data for group scientists to analyze.
• Assist in maintaining stock of lab supplies.
• Work in a team environment
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Must speak, read, and write English

Comments/Special Instructions

This role is entry level, no degree required.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.