Laboratory Technician — Quality Laboratory

NYES Protect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NYES Protect is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Quality Laboratory at our Brooklyn manufacturing facility. The role involves sampling finished goods, conducting physical and performance testing, and documenting results to verify compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.

You will work within the ISO 13485 Quality Management System, report to the Quality Manager, and contribute to audits while ensuring accurate, traceable data and clear communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing quality laboratory or testing environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute ASTM and AATCC test methods.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and quality management systems.
• Hands-on experience operating laboratory testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect representative samples from finished pallets according to sampling plans and quality procedures.
• Perform laboratory testing on fabric and product samples using ASTM, AATCC, ISO methods.
• Read and accurately execute ASTM, ISO, and AATCC methods to ensure repeatable results.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment; keep area clean and inspection-ready.
• Identify nonconforming results and assist with investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Laboratory Technician — Quality Laboratory

Laboratory Technician — Quality Laboratory

Brooklyn, NY On-site Full-time Monday–Friday Posted September 3, 2026

Job Summary

NYES Protect is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Quality Laboratory at our Brooklyn manufacturing facility. In this role, you will collect representative samples from finished goods, perform physical and performance testing, document results, and confirm that products meet internal quality requirements and applicable regulatory standards. The work demands precision: standardized test methods executed consistently, results recorded accurately, and findings communicated clearly to Quality and Production. The position sits within the company’s ISO 13485 Quality Management System and reports to the Quality Manager. If you are methodical, detail-driven, and want your testing to carry real weight in what ships, we want you on our team.

Sampling & Test Execution

Collect representative samples from finished pallets of manufactured products according to established sampling plans and quality procedures. Perform laboratory testing on fabric and product samples using approved ASTM, AATCC, internal, and customer-specific test methods. Read, interpret, and accurately execute ASTM, ISO, and AATCC methods to ensure consistent and repeatable results.

Equipment Operation & Calibration

Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, including the tensile testing machine, hydrostatic head tester, and additional physical testing equipment as required. Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and testing areas in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition.

Documentation & Reporting

Record, analyze, and report test results accurately in laboratory documentation systems. Support internal and external quality audits by maintaining accurate laboratory records and documentation.

Nonconformance & Continuous Improvement

Identify and communicate nonconforming test results to Quality and Production personnel. Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all testing activities comply with laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and Quality Management System requirements. Follow all company safety policies and proper handling procedures for laboratory equipment and materials.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science, Material Science, Engineering Technology, Textile Technology, or Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing quality laboratory or testing environment.
• Test Methods: Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and execute ASTM and AATCC test methods.
• Quality Systems: Working knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 13485 requirements.
• Equipment: Hands‑on experience operating laboratory testing equipment.
• Data & Documentation: Strong understanding of sampling techniques, product traceability, and documentation practices, with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Medical device, textile, nonwoven, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Supporting internal, customer, or regulatory audits.
• Statistical process control (SPC) and quality data analysis.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk throughout the manufacturing facility to collect samples from finished pallets.
• Ability to lift and transport samples weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move throughout the laboratory and production areas for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate laboratory testing equipment and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

What You’ll Gain

Your results determine whether product is released — this is not a shadow lab.

Regulated quality experience

Daily work inside an ISO 13485 system, with direct exposure to internal and external audits.

Real impact

Your work ensures that frontline healthcare workers receive PPE that is safe, cleared, and effective.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.