Head of Department - Biochemistry Laboratory

Cpl Healthcare; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm seeks a Head of Department for a Biochemistry Laboratory in Cork, Ireland. The role involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring quality management in compliance with ISO 15189, and managing technical aspects of testing. The ideal candidate will possess a postgraduate degree, specific medical laboratory qualifications, and extensive experience in a senior laboratory position.

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Scientist with CORU.
• 6 years' experience in a Medical Laboratory, including 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience in ISO15189 Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical/scientific aspects of the Department's work.
• Ensure conformity with Quality Management Standards (ISO 15189).
• Participate in test method verification and validation.

Skills

Quality Management

Test Method Verification

Validation

Education

Postgraduate degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MSc in Clinical Biochemistry

Job description

Head of Department - Biochemistry Laboratory

Kate Cowhig International Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Head of Department Scientist, Cork, Ireland.

For further information & apply please Email your CV & CORU [e-mail]

The purpose of this role:

The Microbiology Laboratory examines a diverse range of specimens for bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections and consists of the main bacteriology laboratory, a Serology laboratory, full molecular suite and CL3 laboratory processing Enteric and Mycobacterium work. The Laboratory is Consultant lead and is part of the hospital Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committees.

Requirement

·Have the required qualifications for a Chief Medical Scientist .

·A postgraduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science and be a registered Medical Scientist with CORU.

·Have approved qualifications for a Principal Biochemist (HSE grade 3778) to include an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or relevant subject area or equivalent qualification.

·6 years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory post qualification, 2 of which must be in a senior post.

·Have experience in Quality Management and ISO15189 Accreditation.

Responsibilities

·Have experience in test method verification and validation

·Shall be responsible for all technical/scientific aspects of the work of the Department.

·Shall participate in ensuring the Quality Management System of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine conforms to the standards contained in ISO 15189; Medical Laboratories.

For further information & apply please Email your CV & CORU [e-mail]

Note: KCR does not charge any recruitment fee to candidates and all candidates are interviewed before receiving a job offer from a hospital/service.