Senior Medical Scientist - Biochemistry (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

Senior Medical Scientist - Biochemistry (FTC)

Full time | recruitNet | Ireland

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates, supporting hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care services. We are dedicated to matching skilled professionals with top healthcare organisations across Ireland.

We are currently seeking a Senior Grade Medical Scientist – Biochemistry (FTC) for a leading hospital in Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a wide range of diagnostic laboratory tests within the Biochemistry department, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and the highest standards of patient care.

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Biochemistry , with relevant post-qualification experience desirable.

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 , with a dedicated and positive approach to work.

Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and a good understanding of modern laboratory services and scientific methods.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, quality standards, and laboratory accreditation criteria .

Ability to adapt to changes within the healthcare environment, work collaboratively as part of a team, and understand the relationship between laboratory services and other hospital departments.