Field of activity
Textile laboratory technicians work in laboratories in the textile technology sector, the textile processing industry, the chemical industry and textile test institutes. In each of these fields of activity they are concerned with the preparation, implementation and evaluation of textile-related tests as well as development work. Outside of the laboratories, their duties include the monitoring of production processes.
Occupational skills
Textile laboratory technicians work independently, using modern technological test equipment available to them in the laboratory.
Textile laboratory technicians:
- carry out incoming inspections on products and materials,
- test the characteristics of textile products as well as the possibilities for their further processing and suitable areas of use,
- carry out tests of textile products, colorants, chemicals and other textile auxiliaries as well as examinations of water and sewage
- elaborate formulations,
- analyse the composition and the effect of chemical products,
- test and improve existing products and processes,
- cooperate in the development and testing of new products,
- evaluate and interpret results,
- draw up test reports and certificates,
- monitor production processes,
- process queries and complaints,
- maintain and inspect the test equipment and laboratory facilities,
- carry out quality assurance measures,
- apply work and test procedures, taking into account the relevant standards,
- take into consideration the fundamentals of environmental protection, safety and health protection on the job.
