Technical Assessors – Agri-Food, Life Science and Asbestos

United Kingdom Accreditation Service; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An accreditation body in the UK is seeking Independent Technical Assessors with expertise in toxicology, analytical chemistry, asbestos testing, and occupational hygiene. Successful candidates will be responsible for evaluating technical competence and supporting ISO/IEC 17025 assessments. Ideal applicants will possess experience in these fields and strong analytical skills. This role operates on a day rate basis and offers a flexible workload.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in toxicology, analytical chemistry, or asbestos testing.
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques (wet chemistry and instrumental).
• Familiarity with occupational hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical competence, data integrity, and quality control practices.
• Conduct ISO/IEC 17025 assessments.
• Provide expert input during assessments.

Skills

Experience in Toxicology

Analytical Chemistry techniques

Occupational Hygiene practices

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025

Interpersonal communication skills

Job description

Technical Assessors – Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry, Asbestos & Occupational Hygiene

Location: UK
Contract Type: Independent Contractor (day rate basis)

About UKAS

UKAS is the UK’s National Accreditation Body, responsible for assessing organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. Our focus is on conformity assessment, ensuring technical competence and integrity across a wide range of sectors.

The Role

We are seeking Independent Technical Assessors with expertise in:

• Toxicology (including workplace drug testing)
• Analytical Chemistry (e.g. testing of soils, waters, air, metals, fuels, coatings)
• Occupational Hygiene (e.g. exposure monitoring, workplace assessments)
• Asbestos Testing and Sampling (e.g. bulk analysis, air monitoring, fibre counting)

Assessors will support UKAS assessments by evaluating technical competence, data integrity, and quality control practices. You’ll be part of a team conducting ISO/IEC 17025 assessments, reviewing documentation, witnessing tests, and providing expert input.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from professionals with:

• Proven experience in one or more of the above fields
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques (wet chemistry and instrumental)
• Familiarity with occupational hygiene practices and relevant matrices
• Knowledge of industry standards and sector schemes
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to assess data performance, integrity, and quality control
• Experience in internal or external auditing (training available)

Desirable areas include:

• Method validation and traceability
• Risk-based assessment approaches
• Technical judgement in complex laboratory settings

Contract Details

• Day rate basis, either self-employed or via current employer
• Flexible workload based on customer demand

If you’re interested, please contact Andy Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, on [phone] or email [e-mail].

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