Senior Medical Scientist - Biochemistry (Maternity Cover)

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

Job summary

Beacon Hospital in Ireland seeks a Senior Medical Scientist- Biochemistry on a fixed term contract to assist with day-to-day operations and management of the Biochemistry Laboratory.

The role requires independent work and teamwork with various hospital departments to streamline services under the Laboratory Manager and Consultant Chemical Pathologist.

You will contribute to accreditation processes, quality management, rostering, and IT improvements while supporting patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science.
• MSc in a science-related discipline (validated).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Biochemistry Laboratory.
• Process biochemistry samples (routine and urgent) and rostering.
• Support ISO 15189 and JCI accreditation activities.
• Improve IT processes to streamline workflows.
• Assist in budgetary control and resource management.
• Participate in quality management and professional development.

Skills

Coordination with lab management

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability to health service changes

Laboratory information systems

Quality assurance awareness

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

MSc in a science related discipline

Tools

LIS familiarity

Job description

Beacon Hospital in Ireland seeks a Senior Medical Scientist- Biochemistry on a fixed term contract to assist with day-to-day operations and management of the Biochemistry Laboratory.

The role requires independent work and teamwork with various hospital departments to streamline services under the Laboratory Manager and Consultant Chemical Pathologist.

You will contribute to accreditation processes, quality management, rostering, and IT improvements while supporting patient-centred care.