Laboratory Analyst

 

Send your CV and cover letter to: careers@camirafabrics.com

Location – Meltham

 

About our company

Camira are a multi-award-winning textile manufacturer with two centuries of heritage and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability, Camira designs and manufactures environmental fabrics for the commercial, public transport and residential sectors.

Purpose of the role
To collect and prepare a range of samples entering the laboratory for testing in accordance with the appropriate standards and in line with ISO 17025. To ensure that all samples are stored in an ordered and structured manor within the conditioning room and are accompanied by the corresponding test documentation.

 

The day to day

To adhere to the Camira Code of Conduct and comply with all relevant quality, environmental, health & safety, data protection, and corporate legislative requirements

To support the laboratory team in the preparation of all samples submitted to the laboratory for testing in line with their associated test standards/work instructions and corresponding test documentation.

Maintain test templates ensuring compliance against test standards.

Take an active role in managing and maintaining the storage of fabric/yarn within the laboratory preventing the buildup of remnant fabric ensuring good housing keeping standards are maintained.

Complete in-house testing taking care to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures, guaranteeing the safety of both self and other laboratory workers.

Use the internal helpdesk system to determine individual testing requirements and ensure good customer satisfaction by providing regular progress updates, indicating lead times and completion dates when necessary.

Ensure that the required documentation is in place for all chemicals within the laboratory and that said chemicals are stored correctly. Complete and document consumable conformity checks.

Provide advice and guidance regarding testing status to internal customers/business in general to ensure that a high service level is maintained across the business

Perform product testing under the surveillance of external auditors / customers.

 

Other considerations

• Knowledge of woven fabrics would be an advantage
• Experience of working in a Laboratory would be an advantage
• Good software skills – Microsoft Word and Excel
• Methodical approach
• Ability to perform manual handling task, lifting rolls of fabric
• Good colour acuity / recognition

 

Camira Values

Our success lies in our customer’s success. We focus on building long lasting relationships and delivering a brilliant customer experience to a global market; using digital technologies, providing high-quality products, support and services that add value, inspire, and exceed expectations.

Our commitment to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards ensures we consistently deliver products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements. We do the right thing, no matter how hard. We uphold integrity, honesty, and transparency with our customers, our people, and the planet. We respect our resources and commit to making pioneering fabrics and delivering value added services that contribute positively to a more sustainable future.

 

Apply today

At Camira, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We adopt a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture ensures all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. If you require any adjustments and/or additional support during the interview process, please let the talent team know.

Join Camira and be part of a company that values your unique skills and supports your professional journey. Apply now and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional fabrics.