Laboratory Scientist, Senior

There is currently one permanent whole-time Laboratory Scientist, Senior vacancy available in Public Analyst’s Laboratory, St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork. A panel may be created from this campaign for the Laboratory Scientist (PALs), from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled.

The statutory responsibility of the three Public Analyst’s Laboratories (PALs), located in Cork, Dublin and Galway, is the protection of public health by providing an accredited independent scientific analytical and advisory service to a wide range of customers. The Legislative Statutory framework for the PALs is enshrined in all relevant food safety and food control legislation and cosmetics safety legislation, both EU and Nationally, as implemented by Statutory Instruments (S.I.). The latter include S.I. 117 of 2010 EC (Official Control of Foodstuffs) Regulations and S.I. No. 440 of 2013 European Union (Cosmetic Products) Regulations 2013. The PALs are listed as Official laboratories authorised and mandated to perform scientific testing of:

(i) Food; including for food safety and risk assessment reasons to protect Public Health in relation to food safety and quality;

(ii) Cosmetics; for cosmetics control and safety.

Certain grades are listed as Approved Examiners.

Full details of the current scope of accreditation are available at the INAB website

The analytical service provided by the laboratory includes Food Control and Food Safety, water analysis and Cosmetics Control.

Purpose of the Post:

• To perform chemical analysis of food, water, cosmetic or other sample types as determined by the Public Analyst and to participate in providing a high quality and efficient laboratory service in compliance with ISO / IEC17025 to all its customers.

Post Specific Requirments:

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of your experience in the area of analytical chemistry instrumentation and techniques as relevant to the role.

The salary scales for the post are:

€61,830 €64,620 €67,096 €69,628 €72,238 €74,801 €77,441 €80,055 €82,687 (01/02/2026) *with designated NFQ Level 9 qualification*

€61,830 €64,620 €67,096 €69,628 €72,238 (01/02/2026) *without designated NFQ Level 9 qualification*

We welcome informal enquiries about the role:

Name: Mr. Michael O’ Riordan

Tel: 021 4923359

Email: Michael.oriordan@hse.ie

For more information regarding this post, please download the attached supporting documentation. Please allow sufficient time to submit your application form before the deadline. For technical issues please contact Valentine Healy at Valentine.Healy1@hse.ie.

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