VacancySenior Medical Scientist (Biochemistry)(Full time, 1 year fixed-term)Mater Private Cork is Ireland's fastest growing private hospital. Our mission is to improve the health and lives of the people we are privileged to serve. Here at the Mater Private Cork, we take pride in being at the cutting edge of private healthcare in Ireland. We are a JCI-accredited hospital, which is the highest quality care standard in healthcare. The laboratory encompasses Biochemistry, Microbiology, Point of Care, Coagulation and ISO 15189:2022 accredited Haematology, Blood Transfusion specialities.We have a vacancy for a full time, 1 year fixed term Senior Medical Scientist (Biochemistry) position to join our friendly, supportive laboratory team and contribute to the development and expansion of our service and hospital. Our medium-sized multidisciplinary laboratory provides the opportunity for the development of skills and knowledge across disciplines facilitating skills development and career progression.Candidate RequirementsBachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree or equivalentBe CORU-registered Medical Scientist.Eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory MedicineEvidence of current technical competence and CPD in BiochemistryExperience of ISO15189 (essential) and JCI hospital accreditation (desirable)Have a minimum of 4 years full time experience as a Medical ScientistExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPatient-centered and can-do approachEnthusiastic, flexible and collaborativeTeam player who is also able to work on their own initiativePossess one of the following NFQ level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at a minimum level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) :MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology or Technological University Dublin.MSc Biomedical Science, University of UlsterMSc Biomedical Science – Cork Institute of Technology/University College CorkMSc Biomedical Science – Munster Technological University/University College CorkAn equivalent qualification at minimum level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)A followship of the ACSLM awarded before July 2018 or have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).We encourage potential applicants to contact us with enquiries and/or to arrange an informal visit. To do so, please contact Linda Cosgrove, Mike Trevett or Louise O'Callaghan, Chief Medical Scientists, on .To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by 12th December 2025 to Hilary Ryan, HR DepartmentMater Private, Cork is committed to a policy of equal opportunities.