Clinical Scientist -Molecular Pathology

Post Title:

Clinical Scientist Molecular

Post Status:

Permanent

Department:

CD Laboratory

Location:

Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites   

Accountable to:

Chief Medical Scientist

Salary:

Appointment will be made on Medical Scientist Scale (€44,331- €72,268, LSI1 €73,667) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work: 

Full-Time 35hrs per week

Closing Date:

12 Noon on 12/09/2025

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. At present the hours of attendance are between 8.00am to 8.00pm with a luncheon interval of one hour.
2. Report to the Chief Medical Scientist in the Molecular Department, however the chosen candidate may be required to report on a day to day basis to designated senior staff e.g. Senior Medical Scientist.
3. To perform molecular work to the highest professional standards as determined by the Consultant in Charge/Chief Medical Scientist.
4. Participate in training staff as required.
5. Ensure, in co-operation with the Consultant in Charge/Chief Medical Scientist /designated senior staff, appropriate compliance with International and National Guidelines and standards for the provision of a Molecular Laboratory service and actively participate in internal and external quality control.
6. Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.
7. To actively participate in the Department's continued commitment to accreditation to ISO15189.
8. Co-operate in evaluating equipment, consumables and research projects.
9. Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient or hospital information.
10. The chosen candidate will participate in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
11. Assist and co-operate with the Laboratory Management Team in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the work area.
12. To perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to him/her by an officer designated by the Board in consultation with the Consultant in Charge/Chief Medical Scientist / Laboratory Manager. As per MF-GEN-0098 contained in staff members training folder.

Selection Criteria: 

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. 

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

1. (a) Candidates for appointment must possess:

   • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in a molecular biology/genetics degree.

   And

   (b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email)