Senior R&D Analytical Laboratory Technician(R&D CENTRE)

Job Description

Title: Senior R&D Analytical Laboratory Technician(R&D CENTRE)

Company Name: KSI Garments, Korean EPZ, Karnaphuli, Chattogram

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Chattogram (Karnaphuli )

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• 8 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At most 45 years

• Strong scientific and technical leadership across chemistry, process engineering and analytical disciplines; sound judgement in translating lab-scale results into scalable, production-relevant outcomes.
• Excellent project management, planning and prioritization skills across a multi-project, multi-laboratory portfolio; strong cross-functional coordination with the Prototyping Laboratory and Testing Laboratory teams.
• Good understanding of chemical safety, hazardous-materials handling and HSE practices relevant to dyeing, finishing and coating operations.
• Strong communication and reporting skills; fluency in Bengali, strong working English (spoken and written, including technical/scientific reporting); proficient in MS Office and standard laboratory/data-analysis tools.
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in textile/apparel materials research and development, including hands-on experience in dyeing, finishing, or coating process development and analytical/instrumental characterization.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent R&D or NPD (new product development) projects, ideally within an apparel, textile mill, or textile chemical/finishing-supplier environment.
• Familiarity with textile testing standards (AATCC, ISO, ASTM) sufficient to interpret test results and specify R&D screening criteria; experience working alongside or within an accredited testing laboratory is an advantage

•Prepare textile, polymer, coating and finish samples for instrumental analysis according to SOPs and technical instructions.

•Operate DSC and FTIR instruments for routine and R&D characterization of fibres, yarns, fabrics, films, coatings and finishes.

•Perform basic instrument setup, daily checks, calibration/verification procedures and routine care according to laboratory procedures and manufacturer instructions.

•Run DSC measurements such as melting/crystallization behaviour and thermal transitions, and FTIR measurements for polymer/fibre identification and comparative analysis of finishes, coatings or contamination.

•Review measurement outputs for obvious abnormalities, repeat measurements when necessary and discuss unusual or complex results with the R&D Project Manager or senior R&D specialists.

•Learn and progressively operate other analytical instruments available in the laboratory, such as TGA, rheometer, viscometer, goniometer, microscopy and related equipment.

•Support R&D projects by preparing samples and generating reliable analytical data before and after material, coating, finishing, heat-setting or other development trials.

•Process instrument data and prepare spectra, thermograms, tables and graphs in a clear and consistent format.

•Prepare clear technical reports in English describing samples, methods, test conditions, results, observations and basic conclusions.

•Maintain accurate raw data, sample identification, instrument logbooks, analysis records and traceability according to laboratory SOPs.

•Perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance of assigned instruments and coordinate more complex servicing or calibration with responsible personnel and equipment suppliers.

•Follow laboratory safety procedures for handling samples, reference materials, solvents and chemicals.

•Support laboratory quality procedures and documentation, including ISO/IEC 17025-related activities where applicable.

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