Lab Technician (Physical Testing) (In-House Lab)

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: QA Manager

Job Purpose

Responsible for conducting physical testing of fabrics, trims, and finished garments to verify compliance with buyer specifications and applicable AATCC / ISO / ASTM physical test methods.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct fabric physical tests: GSM, shrinkage (wash/dry), bursting strength, pilling / abrasion resistance, spirality / skewness.
Conduct colourfastness tests limited to physical/mechanical methods: rubbing/crocking fastness (dry & wet)
Perform trim physical testing: button pull, snap pull, zipper pull/slider function, elastic recovery
Test finished garment measurements against spec sheets and grading rules
Record and maintain test reports, TDS (Test Data Sheets), and lab logbooks accurately
Calibrate and maintain physical testing equipment (crock meter, tensile, GSM cutter, Martindale abrasion tester, shrinkage templates, etc.)
Flag non-conformances and escalate to QA Manager with corrective action recommendations




Coordinate with buyers' third-party labs for cross-verification of physical test results
Maintain lab consumables and calibration schedules
Ensure lab operates per safety protocols (equipment handling, PPE use)
Support merchandising/sourcing teams with timely test turnaround for approvals

Required Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Textile Technology or related field
2–5 years of hands-on physical lab testing experience in a garment/textile manufacturing setup
Working knowledge of AATCC, ISO, ASTM physical test methods

Key Skills
Proficiency with physical testing instruments
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Basic MS Excel/reporting skills
Ability to work under production timelines

Key Interfaces Sourcing, Merchandising, QA/QC, NQAs, Buyer QA teams, Third-party testing labs.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Advantages
Food provided
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Lab Technician Physical Testing In House Lab Rakkiyapalayam
🏢 CTL India- ( Tropic Division
📍 Rakkiyapalayam