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Overview
The IBTS is recruiting the full-time, specified purpose post of Quality Scientist; based in the National Blood Centre, James’s Street, Dublin 8. This is an exciting role within the Quality Testing Department in the IBTS; the post-holder will become part of a motivated team of scientists involved in the testing of blood products, reagents and materials to ensure compliance with various guidelines and standards. The department uses multiple methods to perform the required tests including haematology analysers, flow cytometers, blood gas analysers, coagulation instruments, red cell serology methods and pH/conductivity meters.
Responsibilities
Careers details include working in the Quality Testing Department to test blood products, reagents and materials, ensuring compliance with guidelines and standards. The post-holder will operate and support methods and instruments used for testing as part of a collaborative team.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science (BSc) in a relevant biological science; or equivalent.
* At least 12 months experience of working in a biological, Quality Control or Materials Laboratory, in a healthcare or pharmaceutical setting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrating an ability to work in and promote teamwork in a demanding environment.
* Flexible approach to work in a demand driven environment, demonstrating enthusiasm and a willingness to co-operate.
* Good IT skills including good working knowledge of Excel.
* Demonstration of GxP process experience.
* Experience working with laboratory instruments (e.g. haematology analyser; flow cytometers; blood gas analyser; pH/conductivity meters).
Salary and Benefits
The salary scale attached to the post is the RPAL Scientist scale: €42,742 to €67,796 (inc. LSI) pro-rata per annum. Entry point onto the salary scale is dependent upon relevant experience.
Location and Type
National Blood Centre, James’s Street, Dublin 8
Full Time – Specified Purpose
Closing date and How to apply
Closing date: 23:45 (Irish Time) on Monday 13th October 2025. To apply you must complete the online application form by logging into www.giveblood.ie/jobs.
Intending applicants should note that reviewing/short listing of applicants will be in accordance with the recruitment and selection criteria stated above. Satisfactory evidence of being able to fulfil the essential criteria of the job as stated above is essential and must be clearly demonstrated in the application. If the essential criterion has not been clearly demonstrated in the application the applicant will not be called for interview. Applications from existing IBTS staff will be considered in the context of overall workforce requirements of the Organisation.
We thank you for your interest in a career with the IBTS; however, if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful at this time. IBTS reserve the right to close the application process early if there has been a sufficient level of qualified applications received before the closing date.
Eligibility and Equal Opportunity
Eligible candidates must fall into one of the following categories:
* A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA) - EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
* A citizen of United Kingdom (UK).
* A citizen of Switzerland in regard to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the movement of people.
* A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa.
* A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa.
* A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of and resident in an EEA member state, the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.
To qualify, candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above and produce formal supporting evidence by the date of any job offer. The IBTS is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits
* Competitive holiday allowance.
* Strong work/life balance ethic with a generous annual leave allowance.
* Public service salary scales are competitive, transparent and incremental.
* Access to learning and development resources and programmes.
* Culture of continuous learning with formal and informal opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential counselling and support, 24/7.
Job Function and Industry
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: Public Health
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