Analytical Chemist - Technical Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in quality assessment is seeking a part-time Analytical Chemist - Technical Assessor to ensure laboratories comply with environmental standards. This independent role supports ongoing quality improvements and offers the chance to engage with laboratory professionals and refine assessment methodologies in the UK. Candidates must have extensive knowledge in monitoring environmental samples in line with ISO/IEC regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing laboratory, analysing environmental samples.
• Strong foundation in general chemistry, utilising both traditional and instrumental techniques.
• Experience in UK standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratories comply with pollution control standards.
• Apply expertise in monitoring water, soil, and air composition.
• Contribute to refining assessment methodologies for UKAS.

Skills

Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing laboratory

Testing soils, water, and air samples

General chemistry knowledge

Internal and external quality control processes

Data performance checks

Interpersonal skills

Working within UK standards

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Analytical Chemist - Technical Assessor, Northampton

Client: UKAS

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Role: Analytical Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry) Technical Assessor

Part-Time Contract Role

Location: Remote, UK-wide coverage

We are seeking a part-time Independent Technical Assessor specialising in Environmental Chemistry.

This independent, self-employed position involves ensuring that accredited laboratories comply with pollution control standards. As a Technical Assessor, you should possess extensive knowledge in monitoring water, soil, and air for composition and contamination, as well as an understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements.

This is an independent contracted position, and ongoing right to work in the UK is a pre-requisite of the position.

Becoming a Technical Assessor with UKAS offers a unique opportunity to use your industry expertise to help laboratories continually improve in meeting ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements. This role can serve as a rewarding enhancement to your current career or as a standalone venture. It provides exposure to a variety of quality systems, innovative applications of the standard, and the chance to engage in informative technical discussions with laboratory professionals across the industry. This is also an opportunity to work with UKAS in refining assessment methodologies, contributing to a team of experts, and strengthening national infrastructure in your field.

Experience Required:

• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing laboratory, analysing a broad range of environmental samples
• Expertise in testing soils, water, and air samples using organic or inorganic analytical techniques to support environmental monitoring
• Strong foundation in general chemistry, utilising both traditional wet chemistry and instrumental techniques
• In-depth understanding of both internal and external quality control processes across a range of analytical techniques
• Extensive knowledge of data performance checks and data integrity requirements to ensure test reliability
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with laboratory staff, management, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Candidates should have experience in working within UK standards and regulatory frameworks

Key Skills:

• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 UK-accredited testing laboratory, supporting and developing the technical aspects of the quality system
• Demonstrable, in-depth practical experience within a relevant sector
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry-standard methods and sector schemes (particularly DWTS and MCERTS)
• Some experience with internal or external audits of laboratory technical activities is beneficial
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with laboratory staff, senior management, and support teams throughout the organisation

Guidance will be provided to enhance your skills in report writing to UKAS standards, with a focus on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 awareness and understanding of UKAS systems

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