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Senior Medical Scientist – Histology

RecruitNet


Job Location:

Dublin - Ireland

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

We are hiring a Senior Medical Scientist Histology into our 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



Required Skills:

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.