Medical Scientist

Basic Grade Medical Scientist Microbiology

Full-time Permanent Post 35 hours per week

Applications are invited to apply for the Position of Basic Grade Medical Scientist Permanent post 35 hours per week contract. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated & enthusiastic candidate who will work in our Microbiology Department as a basic grade Medical Scientist.

Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is extremely supportive of continual professional development (both academically and financially) and actively encourages participation in MSc courses training courses seminars etc. Many benefits include staff pension scheme free staff parking and options around flexible working hours.

The candidate must possess the following at a minimum:

• Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) essential.
• Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the board at CORU essential. New graduates with CORU status pending may also be considered.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Clinical experience as a Medical Scientist in Microbiology in an acute hospital laboratory desirable.
• A good knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission International and experience in INAB accreditation to ISO 15189 standard desirable.
• Flexibility and capable of working independently and as part of a team in our multidisciplinary department.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills essential.
• Excellent time-management planning and organisational skills.
• High capacity for responsibility and individual initiative.
• IT skills essential.
• Immediate availability or short notice period desirable.

Applications by way of covering letter with a copy of current C.V. via Workday:

enquiries to: Gene Ferris Laboratory Manager via email

Closing date for applications is by 5pm Friday 7th August 2026

Please note a panel may be formed for future similar vacancies which may arise in the Hospital