Medical Scientist or Molecular Scientist - Molecular Microbiology

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Molecular Microbiology Laboratory at CHI Crumlin conducts real-time PCR and serology and acts as the National Reference Laboratory for Pertussis. The post holder will deliver a quality molecular microbiology service in line with ISO 15189 and will perform real-time PCR diagnostics and serology on routine specimens, plus bacterial isolate work related to the Reference laboratory.

Applicants should have an Honours degree in Biomedical Science or Molecular Biology and relevant laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) or equivalent.
• Honours degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Science for Molecular Scientist.
• Clinical molecular or microbiology laboratory experience desired.
• At least 6 months practical PCR experience.
• Must meet pre-employment and mandatory training requirements.

Responsabilités

• Perform real-time PCR diagnostics and serological analysis of routine specimens.
• Conduct bacterial isolate work for the Reference laboratory function.
• Assist in running the routine molecular microbiology service and related duties as directed by the Chief Medical Scientist.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189 and quality standards.

Connaissances

Molecular biology

PCR

Lab coordination

Communication

Formation

BSc Biomedical Science (Hons)

BSc Applied Science (Biomedical option)

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences

CORU registration eligibility

ACSLM membership

Description du poste

Medical Scientist or Molecular Scientist - Molecular Microbiology

Purpose of the Role

The Molecular Microbiology Laboratory at CHI Crumlin performs routine analysis of specimens by real-time PCR and serology, and is the National Reference Laboratory for Pertussis. The post holder will support the delivery of a quality molecular microbiology service in compliance with best practice and the requirements of international standard ISO 15189. The post holder will be performing real-time PCR diagnostics and serological analysis of routine specimens. In addition, the post holder will be performing bacterial isolate work relating to the Reference laboratory function of the laboratory and will be assigned additional duties related to the running of the routine service as determined by the Chief Medical Scientist.

Essential Criteria

Medical Scientist or Molecular Scientist

Qualifications for Medical Scientist

• Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the University of Dublin/ Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street
• Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from University College Cork - Cork Institute of Technology course
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street of the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994
• Possess Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology. Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology or the Galway/ Mayo Institute of Technology (awarded prior to 1997)
• A recognised qualification at least equivalent to the above
• Be a member, or be eligible for membership, of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
• Be registered with CORU from 31st March 2019 if newly qualified or by 31st March 2021 if currently employed as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Applicants who qualified outside Ireland must provide evidence from CORU Medical Scientist Registration Board that their qualifications have been approved for Medical Scientist and meet criteria for recognition including CORU Application Reference number.

Qualifications for Molecular Scientist

• An Honours Science Degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Science.

Required

Greater than 6 months experience working in a clinical molecular or Microbiology laboratory and/or a regulated molecular laboratory (IVD, pharmaceutical etc.).

Demonstrable capacity to organise, perform and co-ordinate technical work within a molecular laboratory environment.

Demonstrable capacity to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.

At least 6 months practical experience in PCR.

PLEASE NOTE

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

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