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Textile Laboratory Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

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How much do textile laboratory jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for textile laboratory in Texas is $79,475.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,400.00 and $93,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a textile laboratory do?

Professionals in a Textile Laboratory are responsible for conducting a variety of tests on fibers, yarns, and fabrics to assess properties like durability, colorfastness, and composition. A typical day often involves preparing test samples, using specialized laboratory equipment, documenting results, and preparing detailed reports for quality assurance or product development teams. Collaboration with engineers, designers, and quality control specialists is common, ensuring that laboratory findings inform production improvements or resolve manufacturing issues. This role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy hands-on technical work and have a keen eye for detail.

What is a textile laboratory?

A Textile Laboratory job involves testing and analyzing fabrics, fibers, and textiles to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards. Professionals in this role conduct physical and chemical tests on materials, such as strength, colorfastness, and durability. They work with specialized equipment and follow standardized procedures to evaluate textile properties. This role is important in industries like fashion, manufacturing, and research to improve product quality and innovation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the textile laboratory position?

To thrive in a Textile Laboratory, you need a solid grounding in textile science, fabric testing procedures, and quality assurance, often supported by a degree in textile engineering or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as tensile strength testers, spectrophotometers, and software for data analysis is commonly required, along with relevant certifications like ISO standards awareness. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for excelling in this environment. These skills are vital to ensure the accuracy of test results, maintain high product standards, and support innovation in textile development.

What are the most commonly searched types of Textile Laboratory jobs in Texas? The most popular types of Textile Laboratory jobs in Texas are:
Infographic showing various Textile Laboratory job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $79,475 per year, or $38.2 per hour.

$95K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Glacier Federal, LLC is a government consulting and contracting firm supporting missions throughout the world. Glacier Federal is seeking a Research Scientist to provide onsite research support to our customer Natick, Massachusetts. This position evaluates the thermal performance of Arctic and cold-weather personal protective equipment, with an emphasis on military boots, socks, footwear liners, and related materials, to improve protection against frostbite and other cold injuries.
What You'll Do
  • Develop and execute research plans evaluating cold-weather PPE and footwear using whole-body and sectional heated thermal manikins.
  • Independently operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain thermal manikins, including systems comparable to Thermetrics ANDI and sectional hand or foot manikins.
  • Analyze thermal-performance data and develop algorithms that predict footwear insulation using manikin results and material properties.
  • Conduct scientific literature reviews related to footwear, cold-weather protection, frostbite, heat transfer, and textile performance.
  • Evaluate how socks, liners, and other materials affect footwear performance and support the selection and procurement of military and commercial Arctic PPE research references.
  • Support human-subject research examining physiological responses to boot and sock systems in Arctic or simulated-Arctic environments.
  • Document research methods, activities, results, and progress in accordance with USARIEM procedures and contract requirements.
  • Collaborate with Government scientists, engineers, research personnel, and multidisciplinary laboratory teams; occasional authorized CONUS travel may be required.

What You Bring
  • Master's degree in textile science or textile engineering.
  • Extensive hands-on experience independently operating whole-body and sectional thermal manikins with minimal technical guidance.
  • Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and the thermal performance of textiles and clothing.
  • Strong scientific documentation, data-analysis, research-planning, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Interest or experience in physiology, human science, biomedical engineering, or human-clothing interactions.
  • Experience with manikin calibration and maintenance; mathematical or thermal modeling; human-subject research; cold-weather PPE or footwear testing; environmental physiology; or military research laboratories is preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 background investigation, installation access, and a Common Access Card if required.
  • Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, including core hours of 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and complete required Government safety, security, privacy, and laboratory training.

What We Offer
Glacier Federal, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays; paid time off, including sick and vacation leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; short- and long-term disability coverage; company-paid life insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing; and tuition reimbursement.