Research Assistant - Labratory Co-ordinator

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin seeks a Research Assistant to support clinical research projects at the Wellcome HRB Clinical Research Facility in St James’s Hospital. You will handle lab-based duties, process samples, and help supervise CRF and university staff.

A portion of the role involves data entry into trial databases and ensuring accuracy of results. The appointment is a Specific Purpose Contract, full-time, 39 hours per week, with salary on the IUA Research Scale (€33,291 - €36,305) in line with

Qualifications

• The Research Assistant will support laboratory-based research activities.
• Duties include sample processing and handling biological materials.
• Supervision and training of CRF and university staff in lab techniques.
• Data entry of lab results into trial and study databases.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory research projects at the CRF.
• Process samples and ensure quality control.
• Assist in data entry and database management.
• Provide training to other staff and researchers as needed.

Job description

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75thin the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post ID: 039493

Post Summary

The Research Assistant will be responsible for the supporting laboratory based research of clinical research projects conducted in the Wellcome HRB Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at St James’s Hospital. This will include sample processing and the supervision and training of other CRF and university research staff using the laboratory to support research projects. A smaller proportion of this job will also involve data entry of lab results into trial and study databases. The post is funded by an HRB Research Grant.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract, Full-Time

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the IUA Research Scale (Points 1-5) Salary Scale (€33,291 - €36,305) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.

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Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities.

We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.