Senior Medical Scientist Biochemistry

Cork - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals nursing homes home care and community care settings.

We are currently hiring a Senior Medical Scientist Biochemistry for our hospital client in Cork Ireland.

(Full time 1 year fixed-term)

Responsibilities

Perform validate and interpret a wide range of biochemical analyses in accordance with laboratory standards.

Ensure the accuracy reliability and timeliness of test results to support high-quality patient care.

Oversee daily operations within the Biochemistry section including workflow management and troubleshooting.

Participate in method validation verification and the introduction of new assays or technologies.

Maintain calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and analyzers.

Supervise mentor and support junior staff students and trainees.

Participate in staff training competency assessments and ongoing professional development.

Ensure all documentation reports and records are completed accurately and maintained according to regulatory requirements.

Liaise with clinicians nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide expert advice on test interpretation and appropriate test utilisation.

Contribute to audit activities risk management and laboratory accreditation processes.

Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.

Participate in on-call shift or weekend duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (Applied Science) Honours degree or equivalent
CORU-registered Medical Scientist
Eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
Evidence of current technical competence and CPD in Biochemistry
Experience with ISO 15189 (essential) and JCI hospital accreditation (desirable)
Minimum of 4 years full-time experience as a Medical Scientist
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Patient-centred proactive and solution-focused approach
Enthusiastic flexible and collaborative
Strong team player with the ability to work independently
MSc Clinical Laboratory Science Dublin Institute of Technology / Technological University Dublin
MSc Biomedical Science University of Ulster
MSc Biomedical Science Cork Institute of Technology / University College Cork
MSc Biomedical Science Munster Technological University / University College Cork
Equivalent NFQ Level 9 qualification validated by the ACSLM
Fellowship of the ACSLM awarded before July 2018 or Fellowship Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (awarded prior to 1999)

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements and nurse bank options

Pension scheme and travel benefits (Bike-to-Work Taxsaver)

Employee wellbeing support and occupational health services

Subsidised meals and staff discounts

Continuous professional development and career progression

Relocation assistance for international or returning nurses

Modern high-quality work environment with strong team culture

Required Skills:

Bachelor of Science (Applied Science) Honours degree or equivalent CORU-registered Medical Scientist Eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) Evidence of current technical competence and CPD in Biochemistry Experience with ISO 15189 (essential) and JCI hospital accreditation (desirable) Minimum of 4 years full-time experience as a Medical Scientist Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Patient-centred proactive and solution-focused approach Enthusiastic flexible and collaborative Strong team player with the ability to work independently MSc Clinical Laboratory Science Dublin Institute of Technology / Technological University Dublin MSc Biomedical Science University of Ulster MSc Biomedical Science Cork Institute of Technology / University College Cork MSc Biomedical Science Munster Technological University / University College Cork Equivalent NFQ Level 9 qualification validated by the ACSLM Fellowship of the ACSLM awarded before July 2018 or Fellowship Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (awarded prior to 1999)

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals nursing homes home care and community care settings.We are currently hiring a Senior Medical Scientist Biochemistry for our hospital client in Cork Ireland.(Full time 1 year ...