Analytical Chemist - Technical Assessor

UKAS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading accreditation body in the UK is seeking a part-time Technical Assessor specializing in Environmental Chemistry. This remote role involves ensuring compliance with pollution control standards and engaging with laboratories to enhance their practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in accredited testing laboratories and strong analytical skills. This position serves as a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to national compliance standards in environmental monitoring.

Qualifications

• 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 analytical techniques.
• In-depth understanding of quality control processes across a range of analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accredited laboratories comply with pollution control standards.
• Engage in technical discussions with laboratory professionals.
• Refine assessment methodologies with UKAS.

Skills

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

Strong foundation in general chemistry

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Up-to-date knowledge of industry-standard methods

Job description

Role: Analytical Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry) Technical Assessor

Part-Time Contract Role

Location: Remote, UK-wide coverage

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

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.

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