PhD Graduate Scientist

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical devices leader in Ireland is looking for a PhD Graduate Scientist to join their team. Ideal candidates should have a doctoral degree or equivalent and experience in laboratory diagnostics such as ELISA or Western Blotting. Responsibilities include managing project improvements, conducting risk management evaluations, and providing technical support through data analysis and experimentation. The role emphasizes independent work and innovative solutions, making it critical for candidates to demonstrate strong critical thinking and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification in a scientific or technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience or advanced degree preferred (PhD).
• Requires specialized knowledge of product/process design, standardization, and control methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage product and process improvements independently.
• Monitor processes, address trends, and implement solutions.
• Evaluate risk management files.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

Process standardization

Education

PhD or equivalent qualification

Relevant third-level qualification in scientific/technical field

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a PhD Graduate or experienced Scientist to join a Medical Devices Leader in Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or have submitted their thesis for a PhD and have experience with ELISA's, Western Blotting or Laboratory Diagnostics. The key requirements is to be a critical thinker and apply this knowledge in the development of new medical device products for the lab.

Overview of your responsibilities (full job description available on request):

• Project Management: Manage product and process improvements independently.
• Improvements: Monitor processes, address trends, and implement solutions.
• Risk Management: evaluate risk management files.
• Investigations: Lead investigations, resolve issues, and support audits.
• Technical Support: Design experiments, analyse data, and recommend actions.
• Knowledge Sharing: Present findings and mentor team members.
• Results Focus: Ensure product availability and drive cost-effective improvements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required for the Role:

• Relevant third-level qualification in a scientific/technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ related experience or advanced degree preferred (PhD).
• Works independently as an individual contributor.
• Requires specialised knowledge of product/process design, standardisation, and control methods.
• Skilled in experimental, statistical, and project management tools.
• Resolves varied but recurring issues.
• Innovative thinker guided by established practices.

For a confidential discussion on the PhD Graduate Scientist role, please contact Emma Barry today.