Technical Assessor - Immunology Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking Consultant Immunologists for a Technical Assessor role, focusing on ISO 15189 assessments. This independent contract position requires strong clinical expertise in immunology alongside excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Candidates will evaluate laboratory standards and enhance compliance across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in immunology clinical care for primary and secondary immunodeficiency.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment or clinical reporting service.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical laboratories and POCT services for ISO compliance.
• Observe immunology-specific tests and review lab reports.
• Provide feedback on staff competency and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Care

ISO 15189 Familiarity

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UKAS

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reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Technical Assessor – Consultant Immunologist (Independent Contract)

Location: UK-Wide Coverage, Remote Role with Site Visits

UKAS is actively seeking Consultant Immunologists to join our team as Technical Assessors in the immunology sector, lending their specialist expertise to ISO 15189:2022 assessments of medical laboratories across the UK.

This independent contract role is crafted specifically for Consultant Immunologists with a strong grounding in laboratory standards and clinical practices.

About the Role

As a Technical Assessor, you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for evaluating medical laboratories and POCT services to ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards. In this role, you will:

• Observe and assess immunology-specific tests conducted in laboratories.
• Review examination records, reports, and lab procedures, providing detailed feedback on staff competency and compliance.
• Examine essential laboratory documentation and records to confirm system implementation, focusing on competency records, EQA/IQC processes, and critical validation and verification records for immunology testing.

Your insights will play a key role in helping laboratories uphold exceptional standards of accuracy, reliability, and compliance in immunology.

• Experience in providing specialist clinical care for patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency, autoimmune conditions, and allergic diseases.
• Significant experience in a clinical laboratory environment and/or delivering a clinical reporting service.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (desirable).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with laboratory staff, management, and clients at all levels.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with ISO 15189 (2012 or 2022 versions); full training will be provided.
• Some experience in internal or external auditing.

Becoming a UKAS Technical Assessor offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to leverage your expertise in immunology, contributing to high standards of laboratory quality and compliance across the sector.

To find out more about the opportunity follow the link:

https://www.ukas.com/about-us/careers/independent-technical-assessors/

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