Microbiology Medical Scientist
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The Microbiology Medical Scientist is a key contributor to BD’s microbiology lab operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency in a hands‑on, lab‑based role. Responsibilities include preparing microbial cultures and reagents, performing microbiological tests, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and supporting non‑scientific staff with live organisms. The role demands strict adherence to GLP and biosafety protocols, routine safety checks, and meticulous record‑keeping. Collaboration with EHS, Facilities, and cross‑functional teams is essential to uphold health, safety, and quality standards across the laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
* Support the safe and efficient operation of BD’s microbiology laboratory and ensure adherence to all requisite health, safety, and quality standards.
* Write, maintain and enforce procedures relating to all areas of the microbiology laboratory and its related testing equipment.
* Assist in training a team of non‑scientific staff and facilitate arrangements for professional visitors to the laboratory.
* Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and perform microbiological testing.
* Support and contribute to effective execution of audit activities.
* Identify and implement operational procedures to optimize resource use.
* Co‑operate with relevant staff to introduce new ideas and technologies.
* Maintain inventory logs, monitor and restock lab supplies.
* Ensure adherence to codes and guidelines relating to professional practice, including Quality Assurance standards.
* Conduct routine safety checks and walkthroughs to comply with biosafety regulations.
Qualifications
* Registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.
* Possess the fellowship or be eligible for fellowship of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science (FAMLS) or equivalent.
* Possess membership or be eligible for membership of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science (MAMLS) or equivalent.
Experience
* Experience in a hospital laboratory microbiology setting.
* 2+ years of satisfactory post‑qualification experience.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
* Demonstrate effective team and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent planning and organising skills.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of best practice in delivering a quality laboratory service and awareness of ISO 15189 requirements.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of antimicrobiology susceptibility testing and guidelines.
* Familiar with laboratory information systems.
Compensation
Role compensation: €25,000 - 30,000 per annum as per Part‑Time Hours. Salary range information: €43,300.00 - €73,600.00 EUR annual.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Internship
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology. Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally‑protected characteristics.
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