Senior Biochemistry Scientist - Lab Quality Leader (FTC)

recruitNet; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd seeks a Senior Grade Medical Scientist – Biochemistry (FTC) for a leading hospital in Dublin. You will perform a wide range of diagnostic tests in Biochemistry, ensuring accuracy and patient‑centered care.

The role requires at least 3 years’ Biochemistry experience, familiarity with LIS, and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. You will lead daily operations, quality programs, and stay compliant with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Biochemistry.
• Experience in protein electrophoresis is desirable.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with laboratory management and other hospital departments to ensure the delivery of a high-quality laboratory service.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and professional skills.
• Knowledge of legislation, health and safety requirements, quality standards, and laboratory accreditation criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Biochemistry Laboratory, including routine and urgent sample processing, staff rostering, testing, and budgetary activities.
• Support the implementation of operational procedures and best-practice standards to ensure effective and efficient use of laboratory resources.
• Implement and maintain a patient-centred quality management programme, including performance monitoring, auditing, and client satisfaction activities.
• Ensure compliance with JCI, INAB, and ISO 15189 accreditation standards, including internal and external quality control and continuous laboratory improvement.
• Prioritise and coordinate multiple testing requirements during busy periods while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and timely service delivery.
• Participate in the introduction, verification, optimisation, and repatriation of laboratory tests, as well as the evaluation of new equipment, technologies, consumables, and research projects.
• Support staff management and development through effective communication, training, professional development, and participation in team activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and hospital policies, including the prevention, reporting, and management of laboratory accidents, incidents, complaints, and defects.
• Contribute to the development and optimisation of laboratory information systems, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data relating to projects, staffing, activity, and expenditure.
• Participate in performance reviews, quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and other duties as required, demonstrating flexibility to meet the changing needs of the laboratory service.

Skills

Biochemistry

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd seeks a Senior Grade Medical Scientist – Biochemistry (FTC) for a leading hospital in Dublin. You will perform a wide range of diagnostic tests in Biochemistry, ensuring accuracy and patient‑centered care.

The role requires at least 3 years’ Biochemistry experience, familiarity with LIS, and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. You will lead daily operations, quality programs, and stay compliant with accreditation standards.