Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Eurofins; Kilternan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Annual Bonus Scheme

Company Credit Union Scheme

Long Service Award Scheme

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Higher Education Policy

Bike to Work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Eurofins Employee Referral Programme

Job summary

Eurofins Biomnis in Dublin 18 is seeking a Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join the Microbiology Department. The role focuses on accurate and timely reporting of patient results, working with senior staff to improve laboratory services and participate in IQC/EQA activities.

Training and development support will be provided to progression within the organisation. CORU registration is required to practice as a Medical Scientist in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science is required.
• CORU registered is required for Medical Scientist or HCPC for Biomedical Scientist.
• Relevant experience in a medical microbiology laboratory is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Use Laboratory Information Management Systems in place in the laboratory.
• Maintain documentation related to the department (Training records, SOPs, forms).
• Assist in daily department tasks and ensure timely patient results.
• Analyse specimens and authorize results with accuracy.
• Communicate significant information to seniors and clinicians regarding patient safety.
• Participate in EQC/IQC, EQA/IQA and monitor non-conformances and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

• Full-time

Eurofins Biomnisis the leading independent provider of medical laboratory testing services in Ireland.

We are a medically led and ISO 15189 accredited organisation dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable medical laboratory results to help health care professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease.

We are part of the Eurofins Scientific Group

As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our clients and their colleagues. We are a diverse company with 31 nationalities, encouraging inclusiveness and instilling a sense of belonging to all our colleagues.In the spirit of supporting and improving the health and well-being of our employees, building resilience, confidence and compassion through education and activities, our "Wellbeing Committee" was founded. "The Wellbeing Committee" plans activities, promotes participation, represents employees from all organizational levels, and creates and maintains open lines of communication between wellness committees and employees.

We are recruiting for a:

Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

We are currently seeking to recruit aMedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join ourMicrobiology DepartmentinEurofins Biomnisin Sandyford, Dublin 18. An ambitious professional looking to grow their career with us.

Training and development support will be given to you to help your progression within the organisation.

To work as a Medical Scientist in Ireland, full CORU registration is required. CORU is the regulation body for Health and Social Care Professionals in Ireland.

Any offer of employment is therefore limited by this obligation.

What we offer:

In the spirit of supporting and improving the health and well-being of our employees, building resilience, confidence and compassion through education and activities, our "Wellbeing Committee" was founded. "The Wellbeing Committee" plans activities, promotes participation, represents employees from all organizational levels, and creates and maintains open lines of communication between wellness committees and employees.

You will receive an overall benefits package, including:

• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Company Credit Union Scheme
• Long Service Award Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Higher Education Policy
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme
• Eurofins Employee Referral Programme

We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Registered Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist role – working within the team environment to ensure the accurate & timely reporting of patient results. Working with the Senior medical scientist & Chief medical scientist to improve laboratory services and participate in EQA/IQA, EQC/IQC.

Specific Tasks

• Use of Laboratory Information Management Systems in place in the laboratory.
• Be aware and be compliant with of all the documentation related to your Department (Training record, SOP’s, Forms).
• Assist in the completion of the department’s daily tasks, including work files, to a high standard to ensure patient results are delivered in a timely manner.
• Analyse specimens in a timely manner.
• Authorize results, ensuring result accuracy at all times.
• Evaluate results and communicate with your Senior or Chief Medical Scientist within the Microbiology Laboratory, Laboratory Services Manager, Consultant Microbiologist and/or the requesting clinician any relevant information regarding patient safety.
• Assist with the validations of new or amended methods/ kits/ equipment when required.
• Participation in EQA/IQA, EQC/ IQC.
• Contribute to the monitoring, recording and investigations for non-conformances and audits.
• Contribute to the monitoring and recording of complaints and investigations of clinical complaints, taking corrective action as appropriate.
• Participate in the management of reagent and consumable stock levels.
• Sample preparation and analysis in accordance with SOP’s.
• Maintenance of instrumentation.
• Advise of any equipment failures or problems encountered in the course of carrying out his/her duties.
• Clean/disinfect working areas daily.
• Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Science

Experience

• Relevant experience in a medical laboratory (microbiology) preferable but not essential

Any required licences / certifications or membership

Medical Scientist - CORU registered

or

Biomedical Scientist - HCPC registered

Skills & Abilities

• A diligent, strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, with thorough attention to detail and accuracy, and not afraid to ask for assistance from experienced colleagues to ensure an outstanding laboratory service
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• A proven team player, willing to give support and receive it frompeers

Additional information

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

Yes (In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR €7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years)

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Eurofins Biomnis is an Equal Opportunities Company