Environmental Toxicologist - Technical Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks an Environmental Toxicologist - Technical Assessor, responsible for providing expertise in the assessment of laboratories. Candidates should have significant experience in toxicology, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and excellent interpersonal skills. This unique role offers the chance to enhance career skills either alongside a permanent position or as an independent consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience in toxicology or workplace drug testing required.
• Handling of relevant matrices involved in toxicology testing.
• Direct experience with screening and instrumental techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential expertise for robust laboratory evaluations.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff and stakeholders.
• Deliver evaluations across UKAS assessment processes.

Skills

Quality Control

Data Integrity

Interpersonal Skills

Laboratory Experience

Education

Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab

Understanding of Analytical Techniques

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Client:

UKAS

Location:

belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Toxicologist (Environmental Analytical Chemistry)

Contract Role

Location: Remote, UK Coverage

We are currently seeking an Independent Analytical Chemistry Technical Assessor in Toxicology. Our external Technical Assessors play a vital role in the UKAS assessment process, providing essential expertise to deliver robust evaluations for laboratories across the UK.

Ongoing right to work in the UK is a pre-requisite of this position.

Ideal candidates will have experience in toxicology or workplace drug testing, along with the following qualifications:

• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• A deep understanding of quality control across a range of analytical techniques.
• A thorough knowledge of data performance checks and data integrity requirements.
• Experience handling relevant matrices involved in toxicology testing.
• Direct experience with both screening and instrumental techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with laboratory staff, management, and customers at all levels.

Key Skills:

• Proven practical experience in a laboratory setting.
• Up-to-date and detailed knowledge relevant to your field of expertise, including industry-standard methods and relevant sector schemes.
• Proven experience in ISO/IEC 17025 standard testing and calibration laboratories.
• Some experience in internal or external auditing would be advantageous.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of effectively communicating with Certification Body staff, Senior Management Teams, Assessment Centres, and customers at all levels.
• Full training will be provided to become an Assessor in Report Writing to UKAS requirements, including ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard awareness and UKAS systems training.

Becoming a Technical Assessor for UKAS offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for industry professionals to expand their skills and enhance their careers, whether alongside a permanent role or as an independent consultant.

To find out more about this opportunity, please follow the link:

UKAS Careers – Independent Technical Assessors

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