Staff Grade Medical Scientist in Microbiology

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Health Ireland Jobs in Dublin is seeking a biomedical science professional to support a quality microbiology laboratory operating under ISO 15189. The post holder will perform routine analyses, assist with new methods, and actively participate in the lab's quality management system.

The role requires relevant degrees in Biomedical Science or equivalent and CORU registered or eligible for registration, with involvement in ongoing quality processes within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent is required.
• Qualified in or eligible for professional registration with CORU and ACSLM.
• Experience or exposure to ISO 15189 quality standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of scientific work in the Microbiology laboratory under supervision.
• Carry out routine analyses and contribute to method implementation.
• Active participation in the laboratory quality management system.

Skills

ISO 15189

Quality management

ACSLM eligibility

CORU registered

Education

BSc Biomedical Science (Applied Science) Honours with Biomedical option – University of Dublin/Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street

BSc Honours in Biomedical Science – University College Cork

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology (pre-1994)

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology or Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (pre-1997)

Equivalent qualification recognised by ACSLM

ACSLM membership eligibility

CORU registration

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of a quality laboratory service in compliance with the requirements of international standard ISO 15189 in the Microbiology laboratory.

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of a quality laboratory service in compliance with the requirements of international standard ISO 15189 in the Microbiology laboratory. The post holder is required to perform a broad range of scientific work in the laboratory under the supervision of senior colleagues. She/he will carry out routine analyses, participate in implementing new methods and will actively participate in the laboratory quality management system

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the University of Dublin/ Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street

Or

• Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from t University College Cork – Cork Institute of Technology course

Or

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street of the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994

Or

• Possess Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology. Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology or the Galway/ Mayo Institute of Technology (awarded prior to 1997)

Or

• A recognised qualification at least equivalent to the above and

be a member, or be eligible for membership, of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)

and

• Be CORU registered

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Jennifer Cleary, Chief Medical Scientist, Microbiology , [e-mail]

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition [e-mail]