Principal Biochemist

HSE West North West; Connacht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HSE West North West invites applications for an External, permanent, whole-time position based at Portiuncula University Hospital in Galway. The appointment may involve work across IHA Galway/Roscommon and IHA Mayo, with panels potentially formed for this and related vacancies in the region.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date of Friday, 9th October 2026 at 10:00 am. Informal enquiries to Dr Verena Gounden ([e-mail]) are welcomed.

Job description

For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached files at the end of this advert :

Grade Code:

3778

County:

Galway

Hse Area:

HSE West and North West Region

Staff Category:

Health & Social Care

Contract Type:

Permanent, Whole-time

Internal/External:

External

Proposed Interview Dates:

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances

Informal Enquiries:

Dr Verena Gounden

Consultant Chemical Pathologist

Tel: 091 – 898200

E-mail: [e-mail]

Closing Date:

Friday, 9th Of October 2026 @10.00 am

Location of Post

Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE West and North West region

Assignment will be to Portiuncula University Hospital. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within either IHA Galway/ Roscommon, IHA Mayo OR other IHA areas should the need arise.

Panels may be formed for Assistant Staff Officer, IHA Galway/ Roscommon & IHA Mayo from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The panels formed from these interviews may be used to fill unfilled post across other IHA areas should the arise.

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