Basic Grade Medical Scientist

Tralee - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BASIC GRADE MEDICAL SCIENTIST - MICROBIOLOGY

(Maternity Cover/Specified Purpose Contract 21hrs/wk)

Applications are invited to apply for the Position of Basic Grade Medical Scientist Specified purpose 21 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.
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Clinical experience as a Medical Scientist in Microbiology in a Medical Laboratory essential.
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.

Informal enquiries to Gene Ferris Laboratory Manager

Closing date for applications is by 5pm Wednesday 18th March 2026

Applications may also be sourced from existing CVs on file/referrals.

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

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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BASIC GRADE MEDICAL SCIENTIST - MICROBIOLOGY(Maternity Cover/Specified Purpose Contract 21hrs/wk)Applications are invited to apply for the Position of Basic Grade Medical Scientist Specified purpose 21 hours per week contract. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated & enthusiastic candidate w...