Medical Scientist

TTM Healthcare; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Healthcare Solutions is recruiting a CORU-registered Medical Scientist specialising in Microbiology for a full-time role at Portlaoise Hospital, Co. Laois, Ireland.

The successful candidate will join a busy laboratory team handling diagnostic samples from hospital and community services, managing a section of Microbiology, and delivering high-quality diagnostic service.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as Medical Scientist is required.
• Biomedical Science qualification.
• Clinical microbiology experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience reading agar plates and identifying pathogens.
• Experience performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Knowledge of batch acceptance procedures.
• Experience with IQC and EQA.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a designated section of the Microbiology laboratory.
• Receive, process and analyse diagnostic specimens from hospital and community sources.
• Read and interpret agar plates and assess microbiological growth.
• Identify pathogens and interpret microbiological findings.
• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).
• Ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting of results.
• Carry out batch acceptance procedures and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols.
• Perform and monitor IQC procedures.
• Participate in External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.

Skills

Pathogen identification

AST (antimicrobial susceptibility)

IQC/EQA

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Education

CORU registration as Medical Scientist

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

Medical Scientist – Microbiology

Location: Portlaoise Hospital, Co. Laois, Ireland
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

TTM Healthcare Solutions are currently recruiting a CORU-registered Medical Scientist specialising in Microbiology for a full-time position within the laboratory at Portlaoise Hospital.

The successful candidate will join a busy laboratory team responsible for processing diagnostic samples received from both hospital departments and community healthcare services. The role will involve managing a designated section of the Microbiology laboratory, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, accurate and efficient diagnostic service.

The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience in Microbiology, with the ability to interpret microbiological findings, identify pathogens and perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a designated section of the Microbiology laboratory.

• Receive, process and analyse diagnostic specimens from hospital and community sources.

• Read and interpret agar plates and assess microbiological growth.

• Identify pathogens and interpret microbiological findings.

• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).

• Ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting of laboratory results.

• Carry out batch acceptance procedures and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols.

• Perform and monitor Internal Quality Control (IQC) procedures.

• Participate in External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety standards, quality management systems and relevant accreditation requirements.

• Work collaboratively with laboratory colleagues and clinical teams to support an effective diagnostic service.

Essential Requirements

• CORU registration as a Medical Scientist is essential.

• Relevant qualification in Biomedical Science.

• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Microbiology within a clinical laboratory setting.

• Practical experience in reading agar plates and identifying pathogens.

• Experience carrying out antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

• Knowledge and understanding of batch acceptance procedures.

• Experience with Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA).

• Ability to work independently and manage a designated laboratory section.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.