Senior Medical Scientist -Microbiology

Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.

Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.

Role Purpose:

• Contribute to providing a quality clinical laboratory service tailored to the user needs.
• To assist in the organisation and co-ordination of the Microbiology service.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO15189 and Joint Commission International (JCI).
• To assist in training of Microbiology staff in the laboratory for the provision of routine services.
• To act as deputy for the Chief Medical Scientist when required and liaise with other senior personnel.

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess.

a)Possess an appropriate Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences from an approved University

Or

b)Possess the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or the Regional Technical College, Cork awarded prior to 1994

Or

c) Possess a CORU recognised qualification at least equivalent to (a) or (b) above

Why work at the Blackrock Clinic:

At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: 

• Competitive salary
• Onsite parking
• Pension
• Annual bonus*
• Discounted café
• Sports and Social club
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted onsite pharmacy

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