Technical Assessor - Optical Calibration Assessor, Birmingham
Client: UKAS
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Optical Calibration Assessor (Contract Role)
Location: Remote, with UK-wide coverage
If you are an experienced professional in Optical Calibration seeking a flexible contract role, we have an opportunity for you. We are actively looking for independent Technical Assessors to work with UKAS, contributing your expertise to ensure the highest standards in laboratory assessments across the UK. This position can be undertaken alongside your current employment, subject to your employer’s approval.
Key Responsibilities:
As an external Technical Assessor, you will play a crucial role in the UKAS assessment process, providing expert knowledge and ensuring rigorous, quality-driven assessments. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your extensive experience and work collaboratively within a respected, internationally recognized accreditation body.
We are seeking individuals with experience in any of the following areas:
* Optical Measurements: Knowledge of optical calibration involving filters, bulk materials, liquids, reflective tiles, lenses, light sources (tungsten, LEDs), lasers, fibre optics, and other relevant devices.
* Fibre Optic Devices: Experience with fibre optic lenses, light sources, connectors, joints, and challenges related to different wavelengths.
* Laser Calibration: Understanding of laser types, hazards, and calibration techniques.
* Optical Device Applications: Knowledge in spectrophotometry, refractometry, photometry, and ophthalmology.
* Familiarity with data transfer and modulation techniques for fibre optics.
* Hands-on experience in fibre optic connections and assembly.
* Awareness of quality management systems in laboratory environments.
Required Experience:
* Proven experience in optical and/or fibre optic calibration or testing within a measurement laboratory or similar environment.
* Practical expertise in optical calibration branches such as spectrophotometry, refractometry, colourimetry, lasers, or photometry.
* Experience with quality systems is advantageous but not essential.
If you’re passionate about optical calibration and want to contribute as a trusted assessor, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Andrew Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at [emailprotected].
Find out more about the opportunity:
https://www.ukas.com/about-us/careers/independent-technical-assessors/
Candidate privacy notice:
https://www.ukas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/UKAS-Candidate-Privacy-Notice.pdf
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