Medical Laboratory Aide – Dublin

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Aide to join the NDTC drug testing laboratory in Pearse St, Dublin. This role provides hands-on laboratory experience within a national health service setting.

You will assist with specimen handling, data entry into LIMS, and routine testing under supervision, contributing to quality control and timely results. This is ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers in hospital or pathology laboratories.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience of work in a hospital laboratory or science laboratory.
• Be currently employed with no less than twelve months experience in the publicly funded Irish Health Service.
• Hold a qualification to minimum standard of Quality & Qualifications Ireland Level 5 (or higher) in Laboratory Skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, label and decant specimens and input patient/test information into LIMS.
• Prepare samples, equipment and reagents for testing biological samples for drugs and related tests.
• Prepare and dispatch samples to other Laboratories following transport regulations.
• Archive/store and retrieve samples as required.
• Assist with queries at the Laboratory Reception desk when required.
• Dispose of chemical waste.
• Receive, log and distribute incoming stock.
• Wash/clean laboratory glassware and keep areas clean.
• Use centrifuges and automated equipment as designated.
• Perform tests under supervision and record results.
• Undertake any other task reasonably allocated by a supervisor.

Skills

Hospital lab experience

Laboratory skills

Education

Quality & Qualifications Ireland Level 5 in Laboratory Skills

Job description

Medical Laboratory Aide – Dublin

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, is currently recruiting a dynamic and qualified Medical Laboratory Aide to join the HSE NDTC drug testing laboratory in Pearse St, Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to advance their career within a National Drug Treatment Centre.

Job responsibilities:

• Receive, sort, label and decant specimens and input patient and test information into computerised Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) ensuring accuracy of data entry.
• Prepare samples, equipment and reagent as required for testing biological samples for drugs and related tests and dispose of specimens and contaminated materials (including sharps).
• Prepare and dispatch samples to other Laboratories as required, complying with regulations for transport of pathology samples.
• Archive/ store and retrieve samples, as required.
• Assist with queries at the Laboratory Reception desk, as / when required.
• Dispose of chemical waste.
• Receive, log and distribute incoming stock.
• Wash/clean laboratory glassware according to proper procedures, and to keep washing areas clean and clear of glassware/plastics.
• Use and operate equipment such as centrifuges and automated equipment as designated.
• Perform tests under supervision and record results of such test.
• Undertake any other task responsibly, which may reasonably be allocated by a designated supervisor

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Have previous experience of work in a hospital laboratory or science laboratory.

Or

(ii) Be currently employed with no less than twelve months experience in the publicly funded Irish Health Service.

Or

(iii) Hold a qualification to minimum standard of Quality & Qualifications Ireland Level 5 (or higher) in Laboratory Skills.

And

(b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.