Medical Laboratory Scientist Near Patient Testing (NPT)

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Near Patient Testing (NPT)

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this post is to assist in the delivery of NPT services in CHI Temple St. CHI Crumlin (including support to CHI UCC at Connolly and Tallaght) with the ultimate aim of achieving compliance with ISO 22870 Near Patient Testing Requirements for Quality and Competence and ISO 15189:2012 Medical Laboratories - Particular Requirements For Quality And Competence standards.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post possess:

Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the Technological University Dublin or previously DIT Kevin Street
or

Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from 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

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV this forms part of your application and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Thursday 6thNovember 2025 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking Apply for Job.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department please contact Martina Ring at

For other queries relating to this recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below youll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.

• December 15th 2025
• January 7th 2026
• January 12th 2026 ( NCHD rotation only)
• February 9th 2026
• March 9th 2026