Environmental Toxicologist - Technical Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Environmental Toxicologist - Technical Assessor to improve laboratory standards in the UK. This contract role emphasizes expertise in toxicology and analytical chemistry, offering development opportunities and the flexibility of remote work. Ideal candidates should possess significant practical laboratory experience and excellent communication skills for interaction with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• Deep understanding of quality control.
• Experience with matrices involved in toxicology testing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate laboratories across the UK as a Technical Assessor.
• Provide expertise in toxicology assessments.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff and management.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience

Updated knowledge of industry-standard methods

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory

Knowledge of data performance checks and data integrity

Tools

Analytical techniques

Screening techniques

Instrumental techniques

Job description

Environmental Toxicologist - Technical Assessor, Oxford District

Client: UKAS

Location: Oxford District, 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 seeking an Independent Analytical Chemistry Technical Assessor in Toxicology. External Technical Assessors are crucial in the UKAS assessment process, providing expertise to evaluate laboratories across the UK.

Ongoing right to work in the UK is required.

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

• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• Deep understanding of quality control across analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of data performance checks and data integrity.
• Experience with matrices involved in toxicology testing.
• Experience with screening and instrumental techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communication with laboratory staff, management, and customers.

Key Skills:

• Practical laboratory experience.
• Updated knowledge of industry-standard methods and sector schemes.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 standard testing and calibration laboratories.
• Auditing experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with various stakeholders.
• Training provided for Report Writing and UKAS systems.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills and advance careers, whether as part of a permanent team or as an independent consultant.

For more details, visit:

UKAS Careers – Independent Technical Assessors

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