Graduate Scientist

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Longford; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment invites applications for a Graduate Scientist position in Longford on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on laboratory testing, data analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a global healthcare leader.

Ideal candidates hold a scientific degree, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and are eager to learn in a regulated environment. This is a hands-on, developmental opportunity with exposure to diagnostics products and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific or Technical discipline.
• Up to 2 years of relevant laboratory, research, or scientific work experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn in a regulated scientific environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing, data analysis, and interpretation using established scientific methods.
• Participate in a variety of technical projects across product development and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives and timelines.
• Support technical investigations to identify root causes and resolve product-related issues.
• Analyse technical data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Document findings and contribute to project reports and recommendations.
• Develop expertise in diagnostics products, laboratory techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Learn from experienced scientists and technical experts in a collaborative environment.
• Build knowledge of regulated product development, quality systems, design control and risk management processes.
• Be part of a collaborative team that focuses on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Higher Certificate in Science/Technical field

Job description

Are you a recent Science Graduate? We are working with a global healthcare leader to recruit a Graduate Scientist to join their growing team in Longford on a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory testing, data analysis, and interpretation using established scientific methods.
• Participate in a variety of technical projects across product development and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives and timelines.
• Support technical investigations to identify root causes and resolve product-related issues.
• Analyse technical data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Document findings and contribute to project reports and recommendations.
• Develop expertise in diagnostics products, laboratory techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Learn from experienced scientists and technical experts in a collaborative environment.
• Build knowledge of regulated product development, quality systems, design control and risk management processes.
• Be part of a collaborative team that focuses on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Higher Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific or Technical discipline (e.g., Biology or Chemistry disciplineor related field).
• Up to 2 years of relevant laboratory, research, industrial placement, or scientific work experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn in a regulated scientific environment.