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Role: Technical Assessor – Consultant Immunologist(Independent Contract)Location: UK-Wide Coverage, Remote Role withSite VisitsUKAS is actively seeking Consultant Immunologists tojoin our team as Technical Assessors in the immunology sector,lending their specialist expertise to ISO 15189:2022 assessments ofmedical laboratories across the UK.This independent contract roleis crafted specifically for Consultant Immunologists with a stronggrounding in laboratory standards and clinical practices.About theRole As a Technical Assessor, you will be part of a dedicated teamresponsible for evaluating medical laboratories and POCT servicesto ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards. In this role,you will:Observe and assess immunology-specific tests conducted inlaboratories.Review examination records, reports, and labprocedures, providing detailed feedback on staff competency andcompliance.Examine essential laboratory documentation and recordsto confirm system implementation, focusing on competency records,EQA/IQC processes, and critical validation and verification recordsfor immunology testing.Your insights will play a key role inhelping laboratories uphold exceptional standards of accuracy,reliability, and compliance in immunology.KeyCompetencies:Experience in providing specialist clinical care forpatients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency, autoimmuneconditions, and allergic diseases.Significant experience in aclinical laboratory environment and/or delivering a clinicalreporting service.Registration with a relevant professional body(desirable).Strong leadership skills with the ability to workeffectively within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent interpersonalskills, able to communicate effectively with laboratory staff,management, and clients at all levels.Required Skills:Familiaritywith ISO 15189 (2012 or 2022 versions); full training will beprovided.Some experience in internal or external auditing.Becominga UKAS Technical Assessor offers a unique and rewarding opportunityto leverage your expertise in immunology, contributing to highstandards of laboratory quality and compliance across the sector.Tofind out more about the opportunity follow the [...] privacy notice[...]

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