Remote Genomics & Bioinformatics Technical Assessor

UKAS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is seeking an experienced Technical Assessor for a remote role involving assessments of medical laboratories against ISO standards. Candidates should have a strong background in genomics, cytogenetics, or bioinformatics.

The position requires expertise in laboratory techniques such as PCR and sequencing and entails both remote and onsite evaluations with potential travel.

This independent contractor position offers flexible working alongside existing professional commitments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in genomic laboratory techniques and cytogenetic testing.
• Experience in supporting diagnosis, management, and reporting of genomic data.
• Strong understanding of IQC and laboratory quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess medical laboratories against ISO 15189:2022.
• Review technical activity, quality systems, and clinical reporting.
• Provide expertise in genomic and cytogenetic processes.

Skills

Genomic laboratory techniques

Cytogenetic testing

Data analysis

Clinical genomics services

Education

Clinical Scientist or relevant biomedical qualification

Tools

PCR

Next Generation Sequencing

Sanger sequencing

Job description

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is seeking an experienced Technical Assessor for a remote role involving assessments of medical laboratories against ISO standards. Candidates should have a strong background in genomics, cytogenetics, or bioinformatics.

The position requires expertise in laboratory techniques such as PCR and sequencing and entails both remote and onsite evaluations with potential travel.

This independent contractor position offers flexible working alongside existing professional commitments.