Vacancy
Senior 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 *****:**** 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 Requirements
Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree or equivalent
Be CORU-registered Medical Scientist.
Eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine
Evidence of current technical competence and CPD in Biochemistry
Experience of ISO***** (essential) and JCI hospital accreditation (desirable)
Have a minimum of 4 years full time experience as a Medical Scientist
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Patient-centered and can-do approach
Enthusiastic, flexible and collaborative
Team player who is also able to work on their own initiative
Possess 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 Ulster
MSc Biomedical Science – Cork Institute of Technology/University College Cork
MSc Biomedical Science – Munster Technological University/University College Cork
An 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 **** or have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to ****).
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
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To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by 12th December **** to Hilary Ryan, HR Department
Mater Private, Cork is committed to a policy of equal opportunities
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