Senior Medical Scientist, Biochemistry Laboratory

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of a quality laboratory service in compliance with the requirements of international standard ISO 15189 in the Biochemistry laboratory

The post holder is required to perform a broad range of scientific work in the laboratory, and will supervise colleagues. She/he will carry out routine analyses, participate in implementing new methods and will actively participate in the laboratory quality management system.

Essential Criteria

• Applicants must be registered with CORU to practice in Ireland.
• Applicants must have at least 4 years’ experience as a Medical Scientist and have an MSc that has been approved as eligible for a Senior Medical Scientist post by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
• Have experience working in a Biochemistry Laboratory
• Have experience analsyer validation/ verification

How to apply and informal enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter.

It is vital that the CV and Cover letter set out relevant experience applicable to this role, therefore demonstrating compliance with the ‘essential criteria’ listed above.

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 21 April 2026 by 5 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised 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 James O’Dwyer, Cross-Site CMS, CHI-Crumlin & Temple St james.odwyer@childrenshealthireland.ie or Sinead Reidy sinead.reidy@childrenshealthireland.ie Chief Medical Scientist Biochemistry Laboratory, CHI-Crumlin.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Taurai Machuwe at Taurai.machuwe@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