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ALO · 16 hours ago

Manager - QA Lab

Commerce, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

ALO is a company focused on mindful movement and enhancing lives through their practices. The Manager - QA Lab will lead the daily operations of in-house textile testing laboratories, ensuring accurate and timely testing in compliance with corporate and regulatory standards while overseeing technician training and equipment management.

ApparelFashionTextiles

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day workflow for all textile and apparel test requests, including AATCC, ASTM, ISO, and internal methods

Review and release test reports with clear, data-driven conclusions

Set turnaround expectations and ensure on-time delivery of results for development, production, and quality teams

Maintain sample traceability and follow established lab SOPs

Ensure testing methods are followed consistently across both U.S. and Nicaragua labs

Validate and update standard operating procedures as methods evolve

Train lab technicians on new test methods, equipment handling, safety practices, and documentation

Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for test failures and product issues

Oversee all lab equipment, including installation, calibration, and preventive maintenance

Maintain calibration and maintenance records to support audits and customer requirements

Recommend new equipment based on business needs and testing capability gaps

Make sure the lab meets internal quality system standards and external requirements such as AATCC, ASTM, ISO 17025 principles (if applicable)

Prepare labs for internal and external audits

Maintain proper sample handling, recordkeeping, and data integrity practices

Partner with Product Development, Production, QA, Compliance, and Sourcing teams on testing needs and timelines

Provide technical guidance during material selection, mill evaluations, vendor approvals, and performance claim validation

Support global quality programs by generating testing data and trend analysis

Lead, coach, and schedule technicians in both locations

Define performance expectations and support growth and development

Coordinate staffing, training, and workload balancing between the two labs

Ensure labs follow all safety protocols, including chemical handling, PPE, and emergency procedures

Keep lab areas organized, clean, and audit-ready

Qualification

AATCC methodsASTM methodsISO 17025Lab managementAnalytical skillsBilingual English/SpanishProblem-solving skillsSafety protocolsEquipment handlingTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in textiles, textile chemistry, materials science, chemistry, or a related field

5–8 years of lab experience in apparel, textiles, or materials testing

Hands-on experience with AATCC and ASTM methods (washability, color fastness, pilling, bursting strength, dimensional stability, etc.)

Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and performance standards

Experience managing technicians and daily lab operations

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience managing multi-site labs or offshore teams

Familiarity with ISO 17025 or other quality management systems

Knowledge of equipment such as Launder-O-Meter, pilling box, Martindale, tensile/tear testers, spectrophotometers, environmental chambers, and standard laundry equipment

Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Long term incentives

PTO policy

Many other progressive benefits

Company

ALO

Glassdoor3.0

We are ALO.

Founded in 2007

Los Angeles, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.aloyoga.com/

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