Conduct research, develop, test, experiment, and analyze practical aspects related to components and properties to improve fiber materials.

Job Opportunities / Market Demand / Market Trends

As the government recognizes the importance of adding value to the fashion industry, it has planned the Bangkok Fashion City project to elevate Thailand's fashion industry in the future, aiming to make Bangkok a global fashion business hub. Key personnel in this effort include production staff, with the profession of fiber chemist – textiles being a crucial role in developing fiber material designs used in the production of various textile products that meet market demands both domestically and internationally. However, currently, the number of fiber chemists is still low, and educational institutions offering this field are limited, making this profession highly sought after in the labor market.

Qualifications for Practitioners

• Bachelor's to Master's degree in Textile Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Enjoys research and experimentation, using analytical skills.
• Creative thinking.
• Responsible for assigned duties.
• Accuracy, patience, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional observational skills, systematic thinking, and ability to present research findings clearly in both speech and writing.
• Logical reasoning and clear expression of opinions.
• Self-confidence, decisiveness, and quick problem-solving abilities.
• Physically strong and resilient.