Medical Scientist, Metabolic Laboratory

Medical Scientist, Metabolic Laboratory

Purpose of the Role:

The Metabolic Laboratory provides the only specialist 24/7 service for the screening, diagnosis and monitoring of infants, children and adults with a variety of complex and/or suspected inherited metabolic conditions in the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, samples from the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Laboratory (NNBSL) that have a positive screen have second tier confirmatory testing performed in the metabolic laboratory. Any positive patient is followed-up for life.

The methodologies currently used in the Metabolic laboratory include Mass spectrometry, Gas-Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry and Ion-exchange Chromatography and spectrometry.

The purpose of this post is to provide a safe, efficient, quality laboratory service in conjunction with other Medical Scientists, to satisfy the needs and requirements of service users neonates, infants, children and adults whose samples are tested as part of a Metabolic investigation panel or follow-up from the Irish National Newborn Screening Programme.

Essential Criteria:

· Applicants mustbe registered with CORU to practice in Ireland.

· Have experience working in a Biochemistry Laboratory- this may be post qualification/during placement or for Undergraduate project work

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Sunday 3rd May 2026 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Patricia Fitzsimons patricia.fitzsimons@childrenshealthireland.ieor Gema Urbano Gema.urbano@childrenshealthireland.ie Chief Medical Scientists Metabolic laboratory.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Rachel.Sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

• 8 June 2026

• 6 July 2026

• 10 August 2026

• 7 September 2026