Environmental Analytical Chemist – Remote Assessments

United Kingdom Accreditation Service; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Part time

Job summary

UKAS is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemistry Technical Assessor (Environmental Chemistry) to support assessments within the AFLA area. This is a part‑time, independent contractor role remote with UK‑wide coverage.

The assessor will review ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratories, evaluate methods, data and records, and produce clear assessment reports. Travel may be required overseas occasionally.

Qualifications

• Recent hands-on experience in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 testing laboratories.
• Environmental analysis background (water/soil/air).
• Experience validating or developing analytical methods.
• Good data integrity and quality control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess laboratories through on-site, remote and desk-based reviews.
• Evaluate methods, validation data, equipment and records.
• Observe laboratory activities and follow audit trails to conclusions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and MCERTS/DWTS.
• Produce clear, evidence-based assessment reports.

Skills

GC-MS

LC-MS

HPLC

ICP-OES/ICP-AES

ICP-MS

Ion Chromatography

Job description

UKAS is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemistry Technical Assessor (Environmental Chemistry) to support assessments within the AFLA area. This is a part‑time, independent contractor role remote with UK‑wide coverage.

The assessor will review ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratories, evaluate methods, data and records, and produce clear assessment reports. Travel may be required overseas occasionally.