Senior Medical Scientist Biochemistry

Mater Private Hospital Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in County Cork is seeking a Senior Medical Scientist in Biochemistry to join their laboratory team. This full-time, 1-year fixed-term position involves contributing to the development of laboratory services and requires a combination of technical competence and excellent interpersonal skills. Candidates must possess a relevant MSc qualification and a minimum of 4 years' experience in the field. Opportunities for skills development and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree or equivalent.
• CORU‑registered Medical Scientist.
• Minimum of 4 years full time experience as a Medical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly, supportive laboratory team.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of our service.
• Facilitate skills development and career progression.

Skills

Technical competence in Biochemistry

Collaboration

Patient Centred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

MSc Clinical Laboratory Science

MSc Biomedical Science

NFQ level 9 qualification

Job description

Vacancy

Senior Medical Scientist (Biochemistry)

Full time, 1 year fixed-term

Mater Private Cork is Ireland’s fastest growing private hospital. Our mission is to improve the health and lives of the people we are privileged to serve. Here at the Mater Private Cork, we take pride in being at the cutting edge of private healthcare in Ireland. We are a JCI‑accredited hospital, which is the highest quality care standard in healthcare. The laboratory encompasses Biochemistry, Microbiology, Point of Care, Coagulation and ISO accredited Haematology, Blood Transfusion specialities.

We have a vacancy for a full time, 1 year fixed term Senior Medical Scientist (Biochemistry) position to join our friendly, supportive laboratory team and contribute to the development and expansion of our service and hospital. Our medium‑sized multidisciplinary laboratory provides the opportunity for the development of skills and knowledge across disciplines facilitating skills development and career progression.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree or equivalent
• Be CORU‑registered Medical Scientist.
• Eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine
• Evidence of current technical competence and CPD in Biochemistry
• Experience of ISO15189 (essential) and JCI hospital accreditation (desirable)
• Have a minimum of 4 years full time experience as a Medical Scientist
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient‑centered and can‑do approach
• Enthusiastic, flexible and collaborative
• Team player who is also able to work on their own initiative

Qualifications

• Possess one of the following NFQ level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at a minimum level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM):
• MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology or Technological University Dublin.
• MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster
• MSc Biomedical Science – Cork Institute of Technology/University College Cork
• MSc Biomedical Science – Munster Technological University/University College Cork
• An equivalent qualification at minimum level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
• A fellowship of the ACSLM awarded before July 2018 or have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).

We encourage potential applicants to contact us with enquiries and/or to arrange an informal visit. To do so, please contact Linda Cosgrove, Mike Trevett or Louise O’Callaghan, Chief Medical Scientists, on .

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by 12th December 2025 to Hilary Ryan, HR Department.

Mater Private, Cork is committed to a policy of equal opportunities.

Skills: Technical competence in Biochemistry, Collaboration, Patient Centred