Quality Assurance Assistant - Lab QC & Compliance (Part-time)

Amentum; United States; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Amentum in the UK is seeking a Quality Assistant to support the laboratory's quality management system and assurance activities. Based in Birchwood, Warrington, the 24-hour-per-week role involves working with a team of technicians and scientists to maintain accreditation and drive improvements.

The role requires collaboration across departments, strong communication, and a proactive approach to quality and safety. Amentum values ethical excellence and flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Graduate or secondary qualifications in chemistry or other scientific discipline, or comparable knowledge and experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support UKAS accreditation and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance through the TQM.
• Assist with UKAS surveillance visits, reassessments and scope extensions.
• Maintain Quality Management System documentation and records.
• Perform internal audits and gather objective evidence.
• Monitor analytical QC charts and flag trends or issues for review.
• Support investigations of non-conformances and track corrective actions.
• Conduct routine safety walkdowns and raise SafeUp reports.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Science qualification in chemistry or related

Job description

Amentum in the UK is seeking a Quality Assistant to support the laboratory's quality management system and assurance activities. Based in Birchwood, Warrington, the 24-hour-per-week role involves working with a team of technicians and scientists to maintain accreditation and drive improvements.

The role requires collaboration across departments, strong communication, and a proactive approach to quality and safety. Amentum values ethical excellence and flexible, hybrid work arrangements.