Lab Support Tech

Kinectrics • Louisville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The ArcWear Division of Kinectrics AES, Inc. is a leading provider of testing services for Arc Flash Protective Clothing and various flame and thermal protective products, as well as physical testing (strength, cut resistance, abrasion resistance, etc.) of Personal Protective Equipment/Gear used in various industries. As a Testing Lab Support Tech, you will work alongside team members on client projects involving a variety of textile and Personal Protective Equipment. This role supports the ArcWear testing team by ensuring textile and PPE specimens are properly received, prepared, conditioned, documented, and staged for testing in accordance with established standards. This role is critical to maintain test accuracy, repeatability, and laboratory efficiency but does not perform formal test execution or data analysis.

Requirements

• H.S. diploma required.
• 1+ years of prior work experience required.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures with consistency and precision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with cutting tools and fixtures.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-based laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• The ability to effectively speak and write in clear, concise manner.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e. without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future)

Nice To Haves

• Some science related college coursework preferred.
• 1+ years of related laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience working in or having completed coursework involving the use of good laboratory practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, label, and track incoming textile and PPE specimens in accordance with laboratory chain-of-custody procedures.
• Prepare fabric and garment specimens for testing, including cutting, sizing, mounting, labeling, and pre-conditioning per applicable standards and internal protocols.
• Condition specimens under prescribed environmental conditions prior to testing (e.g., temperature, humidity, wash/dry cycles).
• Prepare textile test specimens according to applicable testing standards (e.g. cutting, layering, and labeling).
• Verify specimen quantities, configurations, and documentation prior to transfer to testing personnel.
• Identify preparation discrepancies or non-conformances and escalate issues before testing begins.
• Maintain accurate preparation records, logs, and specimen tracking documentation.
• Ensure specimen identifiers align with test plans, client documentation, and laboratory records.
• Package and prepare specimens for return shipment to clients following testing.
• Coordinate internal specimen movement to prevent loss, contamination, or misidentification.
• Assist with special research or method-development projects as directed.
• Maintain preparation areas, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and compliant condition.
• Perform other laboratory support tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company paid basic life
• short- and long-term disability
• legal insurance
• critical illness
• fertility benefits
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED