Senior Medical Scientist, Metabolic Laboratory

Senior 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 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, quality driven laboratory service to satisfy the needs and requirements of service users ranging from 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.

The post holder is required to perform scientific work in the laboratory under the supervision of CMS colleagues.

The purpose of this post is also to:

· Assist in implementing a clinical laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of the patients

· Support the maintenance of the quality management process which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction

· Assist in training and leading a team of skilled staff, creating and promoting healthy working relationships

Identify and implement operational processes to the standard of best practice in order to optimise use of resources

Essential Criteria:

· Applicants must be registered with CORU to practice in Ireland.

· Applicants must have at least 4 years’ experience in a Medical Laboratory since qualifying 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 Metabolic and or Biochemistry medical laboratory

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 15th March 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.ie or Gema Urbano gema.urbano@childrenshealthireland.ieChief 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.

• • 11 May 2026
• • 8 June 2026
• • 6 July 2026
• • 10 August 2026
• • 7 September 2026