Materials Research Assistant

Job title: Materials Research Assistant

Company: Randstad


Job description: Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Materials Research Assistant to support their Product Innovation team in research and material testing activities. This role involves preparing and testing materials, analyzing data, and generating reports to inform product innovation decisions. Reporting to the client’s research leadership team, the assistant will play a critical role in advancing the understanding of materials’ properties and performance. This role is primarily on-site with some remote work flexibility for specific tasks, such as data handling.Advantages

• Collaborate with a leading Product Innovation team on cutting-edge materials research.
• Hands-on experience with advanced testing equipment and techniques.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative products that set industry standards.
• Flexible work arrangement with a mix of on-site and remote tasks.
• Gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and prepare fabric samples for testing.
• Review material testing intake forms and coordinate testing efforts with internal teams.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on selecting appropriate testing methods to achieve their research objectives.
• Conduct a variety of material tests, including thickness, thermal properties, stretch properties, and hand feel evaluations.
• Assist in recruiting participants for material testing when needed.
• Organize test data into structured datasets and perform statistical analyses to identify material differences and correlations.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for testing processes.
• Present findings and prepare detailed reports summarizing test results for internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in materials testing methodologies and statistical data analysis.
• Familiarity with data management tools (e.g., Excel, R, or Python).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective reporting and collaboration.
• Previous experience in materials research or testing is a plus.

Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to support innovative product development efforts with a leading organization in the apparel industry. The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented individual passionate about materials science and product innovation. Join a team where your contributions will help shape the future of performance products.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:10:50 GMT

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