Head of Department - Biochemistry Laboratory
Kate Cowhig International Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Head of Department Scientist, Cork, Ireland.
For further information & apply please Email your CV & CORU Registrationmegan.geddes@kcr.ie
The purpose of this role:
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.
Requirement
·Have the required qualifications for a Chief Medical Scientist .
·A postgraduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science and be a registered Medical Scientist with CORU.
·Have approved qualifications for a Principal Biochemist (HSE grade 3778) to include an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry or relevant subject area or equivalent qualification.
·6 years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory post qualification, 2 of which must be in a senior post.
·Have experience in Quality Management and ISO15189 Accreditation.
Responsibilities
·Have experience in test method verification and validation
·Shall be responsible for all technical/scientific aspects of the work of the Department.
·Shall participate in ensuring the Quality Management System of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine conforms to the standards contained in ISO 15189; Medical Laboratories.
For further information & apply please Email your CV & CORU Registrationmegan.geddes@kcr.ie
Note: KCR does not charge any recruitment fee to candidates and all candidates are interviewed before receiving a job offer from a hospital/service.
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