Medical Laboratory Aide: Precision Lab Support

HSE West North West; Galway; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HSE West North West Region at Galway University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Laboratory Aide for the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. This is a specified purpose, full-time post based at Galway University Hospital with immediate start up to June 2027 and 1 whole-time equivalent (39 hours) per week.

Applicants should have depth and breadth of laboratory experience in healthcare or a regulated environment, work well within a team, and demonstrate the ability to safely handle and process

Qualifications

• Sufficient depth and breadth of experience of working in a laboratory, healthcare or similarly regulated environment to enable them to safely and effectively undertake the duties of a Medical Laboratory Aide.
• Experience of working as part of a team in a busy service environment where accuracy, attention to detail and adherence to defined procedures are essential.
• The ability to safely and accurately undertake duties associated with the receipt, identification, preparation, handling and processing of patient specimens, following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment where there may be competing demands and time-sensitive specimens.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately undertake duties associated with the receipt, identification, preparation, handling and processing of patient specimens.
• Prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment with time-sensitive specimens.
• Work as part of a team in a busy laboratory service environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Team work

Attention to detail

Job description

HSE West North West Region at Galway University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Laboratory Aide for the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. This is a specified purpose, full-time post based at Galway University Hospital with immediate start up to June 2027 and 1 whole-time equivalent (39 hours) per week.

Applicants should have depth and breadth of laboratory experience in healthcare or a regulated environment, work well within a team, and demonstrate the ability to safely handle and process