Medical Scientist Or Molecular Microbiology

Medical Scientist or Molecular Scientist - Molecular Microbiology

Purpose of the Role:

The Molecular Microbiology Laboratory at CHI Crumlin performs routine analysis of specimens by real-time PCR and serology, and is the National Reference Laboratory for Pertussis. The post holder will support the delivery of a quality molecular microbiology service in compliance with best practice and the requirements of international standard ISO 15189. The post holder will be performing real-time PCR diagnostics and serological analysis of routine specimens. In addition, the post holder will be performing bacterial isolate work relating to the Reference laboratory function of the laboratory and will be assigned additional duties related to the running of the routine service as determined by the Chief Medical Scientist.

Essential Criteria:

Medical Scientist or Molecular Scientist

Qualifications for Medical Scientist:

Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post, possess:

· Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the University of Dublin/ Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street
or

· Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from University College Cork – Cork Institute of Technology course
or

· Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street of the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994
or

· Possess Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology. Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology or the Galway/ Mayo Institute of Technology (awarded prior to 1997)
or

· A recognised qualification at least equivalent to the above
and

· Be a member, or be eligible for membership, of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
and

· Be registered with CORU from 31st March 2019 if newly qualified or by 31stMarch 2021 if currently employed as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

and

Applicants who qualified outside Ireland must provide evidence from CORU Medical Scientist Registration Board that their qualifications have been approved for Medical Scientist and meet criteria for recognition including CORU Application Reference number.

Qualifications for Molecular Scientist:

· An Honours Science Degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Science.

Required:

Greater than 6 months experience working in a clinical molecular or Microbiology laboratory and/or a regulated molecular laboratory (IVD, pharmaceutical etc.).

Demonstrable capacity to organise, perform and co-ordinate technical work within a molecular laboratory environment.

Demonstrable capacity to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.

At least 6 months practical experience in PCR.

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

* 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 CVs and cover letter is Tuesday, 3rdNovember 2026 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by 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 adele.habington@childrenshealthireland.ie

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.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

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 2027 for your information.

· 18thJanuary 2027

· 8thFebruary 2027

· 8thMarch 2027

· 5thApril 2027

· 10thMay 2027

· 14thJune 2027

· 5thJuly 2027

· 9thAugust 2027

· 6thSeptember 2027

· 4thOctober 2027

· 1stNovember 2027

· 6th December 2027