Specialist Medical Scientist - Microbiology

Specialist Medical Scientist - Microbiology  

0.8 WTE – Permanent Contract 

For more than 100 years, Bon Secours Hospital has been meeting community needs and achieving break through medical advances in care. We are committed to providing our patients and their families with the very best care and the very best experience. The laboratory is fully accredited by the Irish National accreditation Board, Reg no 153MT and the Hospital is JCI accredited.

The Microbiology Laboratory examines a diverse range of specimens for bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections and consists of the main bacteriology laboratory, a Serology laboratory, full molecular suite and CL3 laboratory processing Enteric and Mycobacterium work. The Laboratory is Consultant lead and is part of the hospital Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committees.

As a result of internal promotion, applications are invited for a Specialist Medical Scientist for service development and innovation in Microbiology

The ideal candidates must:

• Have the required qualifications for a Specialist Medical Scientist post as stipulated by the Department of Health
• A postgraduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science
• Applicants must be eligible for Fellowship of The Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine.
• Applicants must also be a registered Medical Scientist with CORU.
• 4 Years in a Medical Laboratory post qualification.
• Have excellent planning & organisational skills.
• Have excellent IT skills
• Be flexible and capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Be innovative, enthusiastic and self motivated
• Have experience in Molecular diagnostics and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing. 
• Have experience in test method verification and validation

Direct enquiries can be made to Theresa Cunningham, Chief Medical Scientist tcunningham@bonsecours.ie or by calling 021 4801948

Applications for the above post are to be submitted online to Mandy O’Sullivan, Talent Acquisition Specialist. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page where you can upload your CV. Not all fields in the application process are required to submit your CV successfully. Please ensure you have received a notification that your application is submitted.

Closing date for application is Sunday 22nd June 2025

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact amosullivan@bonsecours.ie

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