Analytical Textile Technologist

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £30,000

Typical Hours

39 to 41 a week

between 8am and 6pm

How To Become a Analytical Textile Technologist

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role

College / University

You'll usually need a degree in:

textile science and technology
materials science and engineering

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course

Apprenticeship

You could do a textile technical specialist higher apprenticeship.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You may be able to start out at technician level and then work your way up if you do not have a degree.

To do this, you'll usually need some relevant work experience. You'll also need to take some work-based training like a foundation degree.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

maths knowledge
knowledge of engineering science and technology
knowledge of chemistry
knowledge of physics
analytical thinking skills
complex problem-solving skills
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties might include:

analysing and testing samples in a lab
measuring the technical performance of materials
interpreting and reporting data
writing technical reports
developing new analytical techniques
working with industry customers and suppliers

Working Environment

You could work in a laboratory.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career Path & Progression

You could become a senior technologist, leading a research and development team, move into quality control or become a technical production manager.

You might also move into buying or technical sales, working with materials suppliers and manufacturers of fashion and industrial textiles.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about careers in textile technology from The Textile Institute.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.