Senior Medical Scientist – Histology

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

Job summary

Senior Medical Scientist – Histology is sought for a hospital in Dublin, Ireland. CORU registration and an MSc in Biomedical Science are required, with a minimum of 3 years in histology. The role involves leadership of laboratory staff, QA activities, and compliance with INAB ISO15189 and JCI standards.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, stock management, and ensuring safe, efficient service delivery within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with laboratory management and other hospital departments.
• Experience in modern laboratory practices and quality systems.

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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

Job description

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.