Internship: Textile Processing and Characterisation at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Key responsibilities:

Under supervision, the Intern will be required to:

• Conduct textile testing and routing verification test accurately;
• Comply with Global Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO 17025:2017);
• Maintain Turn Around Time (TAT) within the agreed time frame:
• Reconcile the remaining tested samples and hard copies after testing and store as per the client¿s requirements;
• Carry out quality assurance measures, apply work and test procedures, considering all relevant standards SANS, ASTM, AATCC, EU, WW, etc;
• Ensure the lab has adequate resources to perform all aspects of work required:
• Ensure compliance with all corporate policy and procedures in the laboratory;
• Represent the inspectorate by appearance and ethical conduct.
• Take responsibility and custodianship of the laboratory;

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

• A National diploma in textile technology, textile science, or other related fields;
• A bachelor's degree will be advantageous;
• Must have a `hands-on approach with respect to equipment operation, and working in the laboratory and pilot facility;
• Basic knowledge of textile materials, fibres, and fabric construction.
• Must be Computer literate with the MS Office Package;       
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);

The following skills are required; 

• Self-motivated and a team player; 
• Analytical, methodical, innovative, and results-driven;
• Willingness to learn and work under pressure;
• Pro-active and focused;
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow precise testing protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; 
• Ability to prioritise and have a good sense of urgency and accuracy