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Job Title:Staff grade Medical Scientist (Multidisciplinary)

Location:Cork

Job type:Permanent, Full time, plus “Call”.

Salary: Aligned with HSE Pay Scales plus excellent benefits

Excel Recruitment is excited to partner with a highly reputable hospital in Cork to recruit Staff grade Medical Scientist for its expanding multidisciplinary laboratory.

This is your chance to become part of a forward thinking, multidisciplinary laboratory team within a JCI accredited hospital in Cork, a hospital with major growth plans, significant investment in innovation, and a genuine commitment to excellence.

What to expect:

• You will be cross trained across Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Microbiology.
• Work in a hospital with ambitious expansion plans, where your contribution will be valued as part of a dynamic and growing team.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available, with supportive work-life balance and mentorship in place.

About the Role

As a Staff Grade Medical Scientist, you will be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary laboratory environment, gaining valuable experience and exposure across a wide range of disciplines. You’ll contribute to a service that is not only clinically excellent, but also recognised for its innovation and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be trained across several key disciplines including Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, and Haematology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialised diagnostic testing in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion (and Microbiology, where required).
• Participate in an on-call rota and provide high-quality service outside of standard hours
• Support compliance with ISO15189 standards and quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all testing procedures.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences from an approved University
• 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.
• Hold full registration with CORU.
• Eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine
• Previous experience in Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood transfusion, Clinical Chemistry or Microbiology in a clinical laboratory laboratory setting in Ireland/UK
• Experience of ISO15189 compliance.
• Proven experience working in a clinical laboratory setting, ideally in an Irish hospital environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Must demonstrate good patient care at all times
• Enthusiastic, Dynamic, Flexible, collaborative and committed team member.

Your rewards:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation package
• Competitive annual leave policy.
• Opportunity to work 4 days a week.
• Eligibility to join a defined contribution (DC) Pension scheme.
• Full paid maternity leave after 2 yrs service.
• A positive and collaborative work environment.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development, providing numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
• Access to leading technology and resources.
• Employment in a cohesive and expanding environment that supports your career growth through continuous learning and development.

If you are a motivated Medical Scientist looking to take on a new role in a leading hospital, we would love to hear from you.

What you need to do now:

Contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 9455139.

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