Role Overview

We are looking for a technically driven Textile Application Specialist to support textile chemical applications, laboratory and mill trials, product performance evaluation, and customer technical service.

Textile Application Lab Core Activities

1. Conducting desizing trials using exhaust and continuous application methods.
2. Conducting bleaching trials using exhaust and continuous application methods.
3. Conducting dyeing trials using exhaust and continuous application methods.
4. Conducting finishing trials using exhaust and continuous application methods.
5. Knowledge of various textile fibers, yarns, fabrics, and their characteristics.
6. Hands-on experience in operating IR Beaker Dyeing Machines, Padding Mangles, and Steamers for desizing, bleaching, dyeing, and finishing trials.
7. Knowledge of textile processing chemicals and their performance evaluation, including:
- Wetting agents and related testing methods.
- Sequestering agents and related testing methods.
- Peroxide stabilizers and peroxide killers and related testing methods.
- Levelling and dispersing agents and related testing methods.
- Soaping agents and related testing methods.
- Finishing agents and related testing methods.
- Dye-fixing agents and related testing methods.
- Core neutralizers and related testing methods.
- Lint removal agents and bio-polishing enzymes and related testing methods.

- Conducting textile testing and performance evaluation, including:

- Washing fastness and Rubbing fastness.




- Water and perspiration fastness.
- Colour bleeding tests.
- Colour strength evaluation.
- Tear strength testing.
- Pilling and abrasion testing.

9. Performing chemical analysis using titration methods, including:

- Iron (Fe) binding and chelation capacity analysis.
- Calcium (Ca) binding and chelation capacity analysis.
- Total water hardness analysis (expressed as CaCO).
- Peroxide Stabilizer titration
- Core Alkali Neutralizer Titration

Responsibilities

- Assist in troubleshooting (TSR and CCS) textile processing issues and recommend suitable solutions.
- Coordinate with R&D; and QC on product validation, application development, and performance improvement.
- Market products evaluations.
- Maintain trial reports, technical documentation, and customer feedback records.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling protocols.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma / B. Tech in Textile or B. Sc /M. Sc Chemistry candidates with relevant textile application exposure may also be considered.

Experience & Skills

- 1–2 years of experience in textile processing, textile chemicals, application development, or technical service.
- Basic knowledge of textile wet-processing and chemical applications.
- Valuable analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and technical reporting.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

📌 Application Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 Proklean Technologies
📍 Chennai