Ideal candidates will have experience in occupational hygiene and meet the following criteria:
• A comprehensive understanding of quality control across a range of relevant analytical techniques.
• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing laboratory.
• Knowledge of sampling and sample handling procedures relevant to occupational hygiene.
• Familiarity with national and international standard methods and specifications (e.g., MDHS, BS, EN, ISO, ASTM methods) for occupational hygiene sampling.
• Expertise in analytical procedures for various types of occupational hygiene samples, including the determination of composition and chemical or physical properties.
• Proficiency in Analytical Quality Control (AQC) techniques, such as spike recovery, surrogate standards, and Shewhart charts.
• Knowledge of relevant (Certified) Reference Materials.
• Understanding of validation techniques, particularly those used within the sector.
Key skills:
• Proven extensive practical experience in occupational hygiene.
• Experience in the chemical analysis of occupational hygiene samples, whether through direct industry experience or a broader chemistry background with occupational hygiene analysis knowledge. Assessors should be well-versed in occupational hygiene testing methods and the associated regulations.
• Possess up-to-date, detailed knowledge of industry standard methods and sector-specific schemes relevant to your expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with laboratory staff, management, and clients at all levels.
• Proven experience working within, and contributing to, an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality system.
• Experience in internal or external auditing would be advantageous.
Becoming a UKAS technical assessor offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your career, either alongside your current role or as an independent consultant.
