Environmental Toxicologist - Technical Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Environmental Toxicologist - Technical Assessor to join their team in Leeds, UK. The role involves delivering crucial evaluations for laboratories, requiring expertise in toxicology and a thorough understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong laboratory experience, quality control knowledge, and excellent interpersonal skills, making this a rewarding opportunity for industry professionals.

Benefits

Full training to become an Assessor

Enhanced career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in toxicology or workplace drug testing.
• Knowledge of handling matrices involved in toxicology testing.
• Experience with screening and instrumental techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments for laboratories across the UK.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data performance and integrity standards.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff and management.

Skills

Toxicology

Quality Control

Interpersonal Skills

Laboratory Experience

Data Integrity

Analytical Techniques

Education

Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory

Job description

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Environmental Toxicologist - Technical Assessor, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: UKAS

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

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.

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