Senior Histology Lab Leader – Dublin Diagnostic Service

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing is seeking a Senior Medical Scientist – Histology in Dublin to lead a new private histopathology service. The role focuses on establishing a compliant laboratory framework aligned with ISO 15189:2022, building workflows, validating instruments, and guiding quality systems development.

You will collaborate with a Consultant Histopathologist, Laboratory Manager, and senior stakeholders to ensure efficient, technology-enabled pathology workflows and future service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent.
• CORU registered Medical Scientist.
• 5+ years post-registration experience in Histopathology in an accredited diagnostic laboratory.
• Experience with ISO 15189:2022 and laboratory quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of a new histopathology laboratory service from planning through to operational delivery.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and technical specialists to install, qualify, verify, and validate laboratory instrumentation and systems.
• Develop and implement laboratory workflows, SOPs, validation protocols, and technical documentation.
• Support introduction of new diagnostic technologies to enhance service capability and efficiency.
• Work with senior staff to introduce new ideas and methods for service development.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and quality improvement programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or Medical Laboratory Science

MSc or higher qualification

Tools

LIMS

Digital pathology

Job description

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing is seeking a Senior Medical Scientist – Histology in Dublin to lead a new private histopathology service. The role focuses on establishing a compliant laboratory framework aligned with ISO 15189:2022, building workflows, validating instruments, and guiding quality systems development.

You will collaborate with a Consultant Histopathologist, Laboratory Manager, and senior stakeholders to ensure efficient, technology-enabled pathology workflows and future service