Molecular Laboratory Technician (Molecular Diagnostics Department)

St James's Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St James's Hospital in Dublin invites applications for a Molecular Laboratory Technician to join our Molecular Diagnostics Department. The role supports PCR, Sanger sequencing and NGS across Haemostasis Molecular Diagnostics, the National MRSA Reference Laboratory, the Irish Mycobacteria Reference Laboratory and other units within the LabMed Directorate.

Ideal candidates will have lab experience and a keen interest in molecular pathology, with strong English communication and good teamwork.

Job description

About us

St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the role

The role of the Molecular laboratory Technician is to work as a technical staff member in the Molecular Diagnostics Department to support molecular testing across multiple areas within the LabMed Directorate. The main purpose of the role will be to provide molecular testing (including PCR and Sanger sequencing and NGS) for the Haemostasis Molecular Diagnostics (HMD) laboratory, the National MRSA Reference Laboratory, the Irish Mycobacteria Reference Laboratory and other departments as appropriate. Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required. Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed.

For informal enquiries

Please contact Leona Connolly, Principal Clinical Scientist, HMD on 00353 1 4284640 or email [e-mail] or Margaret Fitzgibbon, Chief Medical Scientist, IMRL on 00 353 1 4162963 or email [e-mail] or Grainne Brennan, Chief Medical Scientist, NMRSARL on 00 353 1 4103662 or email [e-mail]

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Benefits of working at St. James's Hospital

Working and Living in Ireland

Competency Based Framework guide

Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English