Technologist – Lab & Materials
Your purpose at Stanley/Stella
Your role and impact
• Execute wash and performance testing on bulk production samples (in-house and third-party) and prepare detailed test reports.
• Review and validate test reports received from suppliers and third-party laboratories to support product development activities.
• Conduct fabric analysis for new fabric qualities, including defining new test requirements, procedures, and quality benchmarks in alignment with the Global Quality Manual (QIM).
• Perform competitor sample analysis, testing, and reporting to support benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Manage annual physical and RSL testing programs for EU and US markets.
• Review and verify invoices and bills received from third-party testing laboratories.
2. Laboratory Operations & Equipment Control
• Operate datacolor machines and ensure proper maintenance and calibration.
• Maintain washing machines, dryers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Conduct supplier factory lab visits to ensure compliance with STST SOPs (Supplier Lab Audits).
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and finalize procurement of laboratory equipment.
3. Quality Assurance & Technical Support
• Handle fabric and color quality claims from HQ by conducting testing, analysis, and root-cause evaluation.
• Review supplier and third-party test specimens in cases of result discrepancies and provide technical feedback.
• Analyze competitor and external testing manuals to establish benchmarks for new products and quality standards.
• Finalize test matrices in coordination with HQ and suppliers.
• Deliver testing-related training to the local Quality Assurance team.
4. Mini-Bulk & Shade Management
• Conduct mini-bulk approvals based on visual inspection, datacolor evaluation, and fabric quality assessment using approved checklists, and obtain final approval from HQ.
• Provide clear mini-bulk comments and signed approval copies to suppliers.
• Maintain hard-copy and digital records of mini-bulk approvals, including updates to the shared Mini-Bulk Master file.
• Coordinate with the Quality team to replace expired mini-bulk or shade band standards, ensuring timely renewals.
• Perform first bulk shade cross-checks using datacolor when requested by QC or suppliers.
5. Sample & Parcel Management
• Dispatch samples to HQ and monitor shipment tracking on a weekly basis to ensure timely receipt.
6. Additional Responsibilities
• Participate in projects and assignments delegated by the line manager, aligned with business priorities.
About you
- Textile Technology background
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in laboratory testing, fabric, and color management.
- Strong knowledge of color science and fabric–color interaction.
- High level of teamwork, collaboration, and stakeholder coordination.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical ability.
- Proficient in computer applications, particularly advanced Excel usage.
- Flexible working approach with the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple projects.
About us
Founded in 2012, Stanley/Stella has become Europe’s leading brand for premium and sustainable blank apparel. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to redefine how responsible fashion is made, distributed and experienced.
We combine contemporary design with uncompromising quality and a deeply embedded commitment to sustainability. Every choice, from the fabrics we select to the long-term partnerships we build, reflects our belief that doing better is not optional; it is essential.
At Stanley/Stella, excellence is not a slogan. It is our way of working. We operate with transparency, respect and an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers every team member to make an impact. Together we are shaping a more conscious and inspiring future for our industry and for everyone who wears our products.
Join a company that leads by example, grows with purpose and creates change that lasts.