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.
Key Competencies:
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.
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Job Opportunity: Asbestos Technical Assessor Location: Remote, covering the UK
We are seeking an experienced External Technical Assessor with a strong background in asbestos testing and inspection.
As an External Technical Assessor, you will play a pivotal role in the UKAS assessment process, offering invaluable expertise essential for rigorous assessments in the asbestos sector.
Key Skills and Requirements:
Qualifications: Ideally, you will hold the BOHS Certificate of Competence in Asbestos (CoCA) or have completed most of the P401–P408 certifications. Equivalent qualifications will also be considered. Experience: Proven expertise in asbestos testing and/or inspection activities. Auditing: Experience in internal or external auditing, particularly to ISO/IEC17025 and ISO/IEC17020 standards, is desirable, although full training will be provided. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities, enabling you to effectively liaise with testing and inspection personnel, senior management teams, and clients at all levels.
Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of asbestos products, including their location, use, and condition assessment. Familiarity with sample handling, preparation techniques, and analysis methods (optical and/or electron microscopy) for asbestos fibres in bulk materials. Knowledge of AIMS, RICE, and other relevant Proficiency Testing Schemes. General knowledge of the homogeneity of products, appropriate sampling strategies, and associated health and safety considerations. Insight into asbestos survey processes, including survey planning, resourcing, technical specifications, quality control, and reporting. Familiarity with current asbestos regulations, codes of practice, and guidance, including the Analysts' Guide (HSG 248) and relevant MDHS documents.
Becoming a Technical Assessor for UKAS offers a unique, rewarding opportunity for industry professionals to broaden their skills and enhance their careers alongside their current roles.
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Role: Windows & Doors (Technical Assessor) Location: Remote, UK coverage
We are currently looking an experienced engineer with practical testing experience in Fenestration ideally in a Testing Lab within an ISO/IEC 17025 environment to become our go to external technical assessor.
Playing a pivotal role, our external Technical Assessors are a crucial part of the UKAS assessment process, providing UKAS with the essential expertise required to deliver robust assessments in Windows and Doors covering areas such as: Construction Basic & Enhanced Security Weathertightness Door Furniture Industrial and Garage Doors (General, dynamic forces methods & wind loading
Key skills: Detailed technical expertise in physical, mechanical and security testing, Have a technical qualification in a mechanical or civil engineering discipline. Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Full training will be provided for to become an Assessor in Report Writing to UKAS requirements offering ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard awareness and UKAS systems training.
Becoming a technical assessor for UKAS provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for industry professionals to expand their skills and enhance your career alongside your current role.
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Independent Technical Assessor (Competent Persons Scheme) Location: Remote/UK-Based Contract Type: Independent Contractor Industry: Building, Construction, Certification
We are seeking an experienced Technical Assessor to support the ISO/IEC 17065 Certification of Competent Person Schemes. This contract role offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to high standards in certification and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct assessments for Competent Person Schemes in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065 and UKAS accreditation requirements. Evaluate compliance with Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents. Assess technical competence in accordance with MHCLG conditions of authorisation. Review technical documentation, policies, and procedures relevant to Competent Person Schemes. Assess product approval processes, UKCA, CE marking, and compliance with Regulation 7 of the Building Regulations. Provide clear and structured reports on assessments.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Proven in-depth industry experience demonstrating relevant skills and knowledge of the construction industry or related discipline at a technical management level. Experience with Building Control work and notification under the Building Regulations. Strong understanding of the Building Regulations, particularly Part 5 and Schedule 3. Familiarity with Competent Person Schemes and their role in self-certification. Knowledge of product certification schemes, CE marking, and UKAS assessment processes. Knowledge of and the ability to assess Minimum Technical Competence (MTC) criteria for installation work. Excellent report writing, analytical, and documentation skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to meet deadlines.
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Independent Technical Assessor (SAR Testing)
Are you an experienced professional in Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing, looking to use your expertise to uphold industry standards? We are seeking an Independent Technical Assessor with specialised knowledge of SAR testing to ensure the quality and compliance of testing laboratories in this critical area.
About the Role:
As an Independent Technical Assessor, you will evaluate organisations performing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing, ensuring conformance with national and international standards. You will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of SAR testing, which measures how much radio frequency (RF) energy is absorbed by the body from wireless devices.
Key Responsibilities: Assess SAR testing laboratories to ensure adherence to national and international standards. Review SAR testing methodologies, including physical test protocols and measurement processes. Evaluate laboratories’ ability to determine RF energy absorption accurately, ensuring compliance with measurement uncertainty principles. Monitor developments in global forums and technical advancements influencing SAR testing and RF safety standards. Provide comprehensive reports with findings and recommendations to maintain the highest levels of compliance and quality assurance.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications: Ideally, academically qualified to degree level in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline. Proven experience in SAR testing or closely related areas of RF testing is essential. Consideration may also be given to candidates with substantial practical experience in SAR testing, even if formal academic qualifications are lower.
Experience: Extensive theoretical and practical expertise in Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing processes, protocols, and methodologies. A strong understanding of RF energy absorption principles and the associated health and safety implications. In-depth knowledge of the national and international standards governing SAR testing, including ISO/IEC 17025. Awareness of global forums, regulatory developments, and industry trends influencing SAR testing standards and practices. Significant hands-on experience in SAR testing, preferably within an accredited testing laboratory or similar environment. Familiarity with the entire SAR testing process, including a robust understanding of measurement uncertainty principles and calibration procedures.
What We Offer: Flexible, independent working arrangements to suit your expertise and schedule. The opportunity to contribute to upholding industry standards and ensuring the safety and quality of SAR testing practices. Engagement with a collaborative team of industry-leading professionals.
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