Senior Medical Scientist – Histology

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Private Health Insurance

Starting Bonus / Relocation

Generous Salaries

Employer Pension Contributions

Educational Support

Excellent Career Opportunities

Income Protection

Subsidized Parking

Maternity Leave

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care. A Senior Medical Scientist – Histology is being recruited for a hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

The role requires CORU registration and an MSc in Biomedical Science with at least 3 years in Histology. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with INAB/ISO standards, and participate in quality assurance and training.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as Medical Scientist is mandatory.
• MSc in Biomedical Science or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ Histology experience in a medical laboratory.
• Experience in Cut Up and/or Cytology is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with laboratory systems, quality practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and enforcing laboratory procedures and operational standards.
• Support the implementation of best-practice procedures to optimise laboratory resources.
• Perform scientific laboratory duties in accordance with INAB (ISO 15189) and JCI accreditation standards.
• Prioritise and coordinate multiple laboratory testing activities, particularly during busy periods.
• Assist with laboratory stock management and investigation/reporting of non-conformances.
• Participate in research, training, competency assessments and professional development.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to laboratory staff for safe, efficient service.
• Support Health & Safety compliance and hospital policies including incident management.
• Participate in quality assurance, QA/QC programmes, LIS and data reporting.
• Contribute to performance reviews, goal setting, staff development and flexibility to meet service needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

CORU registration

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

Senior Medical Scientist – Histology

We are hiring a Senior Medical Scientist – Histology intoour Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, maintaining, and enforcing laboratory procedures and operational standards.

Support the implementation of best-practice procedures to optimise laboratory resources.

Perform scientific laboratory duties in accordance with INAB (ISO 15189) and JCI accreditation standards .

Prioritise and coordinate multiple laboratory testing activities, particularly during busy periods.

Assist with laboratory stock management and the investigation and reporting of non-conformances, complaints, defects, and equipment issues.

Participate in research projects, professional development, training, and competency assessment activities.

Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to laboratory staff, supporting safe and efficient service delivery.

Support compliance with Health & Safety legislation and hospital policies , including accident prevention and incident management.

Participate in quality assurance, internal and external quality control programmes , laboratory information systems, and departmental data reporting.

Participate in performance reviews, objective setting, staff development planning, and undertake other duties as required, demonstrating flexibility to meet service needs.

Requirements

CORU Registration: Hold current registration with CORU as a Medical Scientist.

Qualification: Hold an ACSLM-recognised MSc in a relevant Biomedical Science discipline.

Histology Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a medical laboratory, with significant experience in Histology.

Additional Experience: Experience in Cut Up and/or Cytology is desirable, along with relevant post-qualification experience.

Communication & Teamwork: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with laboratory management and other hospital departments.

Technical Knowledge: Be familiar with laboratory information systems, modern laboratory methods, quality laboratory practices, relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, and accreditation standards.

Professional & Adaptable Approach: Demonstrate professionalism, dedication, adaptability to changes in healthcare services, and the ability to contribute effectively to a modern multidisciplinary laboratory team.

Benefits

• Fully Funded Private Health Insurance
• Starting Bonus / Relocation
• Generous Salaries
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Educational Support
• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Income Protection
• Subsidized Parking
• Maternity Leave