Part-Time Lab Quality & Compliance Assistant

Amentum; Warrington; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Amentum is recruiting a part-time Quality Assistant based in Birchwood, Warrington to support the Technical Quality Manager in maintaining the laboratory QMS and QA activities. The role covers documentation, audits, QC monitoring and safety tasks across national and international client projects.

You will work 24 hours per week (3x8 or 4x6) and collaborate with a team of qualified technicians and scientists; a chemistry or science background with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate or secondary qualifications in chemistry or other scientific discipline, or comparable knowledge and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work flexibly on complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Support UKAS accreditation activities and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
• Assist with updating Quality Management System documentation and records.
• Contribute to internal audits and monitoring of QC charts.
• Support non-conformance investigations and CAPA tracking.
• Assist with safety walkdowns and SafeUp reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement of laboratory quality and safety culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry qualification or science background

Job description

Amentum is recruiting a part-time Quality Assistant based in Birchwood, Warrington to support the Technical Quality Manager in maintaining the laboratory QMS and QA activities. The role covers documentation, audits, QC monitoring and safety tasks across national and international client projects.

You will work 24 hours per week (3x8 or 4x6) and collaborate with a team of qualified technicians and scientists; a chemistry or science background with strong communication is essential.