BASIC GRADE MEDICAL SCIENTIST BLOOD TRANSFUSION (Permanent, Full-time Position) Applications are invited to apply for the Position of Basic Grade Medical Scientist - Permanent Contract, Full-time 35hr/week Position. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated & enthusiastic candidate who will work mainly in our Blood Transfusion Department (and also cover in blood sciences) as a Basic Grade Medical Scientist. Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is extremely supportive of continual professional development (both academically and financially) and actively encourages participation in MSc courses, training courses, seminars, etc. Many benefits include, staff pension scheme, free staff parking and options around flexible working hours. The candidate must possess the following at a minimum: Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) essential. Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the board at CORU essential. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development essential. Clinical experience as a Medical Scientist in a hospital Blood Transfusion laboratory essential. A good knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission International and experience in INAB accreditation to ISO 15189 standard desirable. Flexibility and capable of working independently and as part of a team in our multidisciplinary department. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills essential. Excellent time-management, planning and organisational skills. High capacity for responsibility and individual initiative. IT skills essential. Participation in the multi-disciplinary On-Call rota required. Applications by way of Covering letter with a copy of Current C.V. via Workday - visit for link to Workday for applications Informal enquiries to Gene Ferris, Laboratory Manager ( Closing date for applications is by 5pm Wednesday 20th May 2026 Applications may also be sourced from existing CVs on file/referrals. Please note a panel may be formed for future vacancies which may arise in the Hospital BON SECOURS HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.