Senior R&D Microscopy & Sem Laboratory Technician (R&D CENTRE)

• Diploma in Textile Engineering, Laboratory Technology, Materials/Polymer Technology, Chemical Technology or another relevant technical/scientific discipline may be considered for candidates with strong practical laboratory experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related discipline will be considered an advantage, but is not mandatory.
• Practical microscopy/analytical laboratory skills, scientific understanding and ability to prepare samples and operate instruments accurately will be given strong consideration alongside formal academic qualifications.

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At most 45 years

• Preferably 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a textile, materials, polymer, chemical, microscopy, testing or analytical laboratory.
• Hands-on experience operating an SEM is strongly preferred. Experience with high-resolution optical microscopy and microscopy sample preparation will be a significant advantage.
• Candidates with strong practical experience in optical microscopy or other analytical instruments may also be considered if they demonstrate the technical ability and willingness to learn SEM operation.
• Experience with SEM sample preparation, including mounting, cross-section preparation and sputter coating, is preferred but may be developed through training for otherwise strong candidates.
• Experience analysing textile fibres, yarns, fabrics, coatings, polymers or related industrial materials will be an advantage.
• The candidate must be comfortable performing laboratory work personally rather than supervising operators or managing a laboratory team.
• Candidates should have a sound scientific and analytical background with basic knowledge of textile/material structure and microscopy principles.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Basic to good understanding of textile fibres, polymers/materials and material structure sufficient to understand the purpose of microscopic characterization.
• Basic understanding of microscopy principles and the relationship between sample preparation, instrument settings and image quality.
• Good practical ability, steady and careful handling of small samples, attention to detail and a methodical approach to laboratory work.
• Ability to recognize imaging artefacts, abnormal observations or questionable results and perform basic troubleshooting before escalating complex problems.
• Ability to make basic measurements from microscopy images and organize images/data in a technically clear manner.
• Willingness and ability to learn new analytical instruments, software, sample-preparation techniques and characterization methods.
• Spoken and written English must be at a good working level for effective communication and for understanding technical manuals, scientific/technical literature, specifications, standards and instrument instructions. The candidate must be able to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured technical reports in English describing sample preparation, analytical methods, observations, results and conclusions.
• Good computer skills for image handling, data processing, preparation of figures/tables and technical reporting using standard office software. Experience with SEM or microscopy image-analysis software is an advantage.
• Fluency in Bengali (spoken and written) is required.
• Curiosity, accuracy, responsibility and a hands-on approach to experimental work.
• Ability to work effectively with R&D project staff, testing laboratory personnel and other technical teams.