Post 1946 - Senior Medical Scientist

Post 1946 - Senior Medical Scientist Dublin(NBC) Post 1946 Senior Medical Scientist, Red Cell Immunohaematology Laboratory Department Full Time Temporary National Blood Centre The IBTS is currently recruiting a full-time temporary Senior Medical Scientist based in the Red Cell Immunohaematology Laboratory Department, National Blood Centre. To perform routine, specialised and research / development work to the highest professional standards according to RCI Laboratory policies and procedures, as determined by the laboratory management team. To participate in leading a team of skilled staff, creating and promoting healthy working relationships. Promoting a professional, punctual and dedicated team with good open communications along with the duties and responsibilities documented below. Essential Criteria : Candidates must possess a recognised postgraduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science and be eligible for or hold fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (FACSLM) Registered with CORU. Possess 4 years experience in a laboratory since qualifying as a Medical Scientist Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience in the area of blood transfusion. Good computer skills Knowledge / experience of working in a GMP environment. Leadership and training skills Knowledge of ISO accreditation. Desirable Criteria : Experience of working out-of-hours / on-call in a Blood Transfusion Laboratory. Extensive experience of red cell immunohaematology including complex red cell antibody investigation, resolution of blood group anomalies and compatibility testing. Experience in supervision of medical scientists or previous supervisory role Experience in a training role within a laboratory Experience in project work. Problem solving ability and ability to make rational calm decisions under pressure. High level of commitment to tasks undertaken in quality environment Must demonstrate flexibility to work in a demand driven environment, enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to co-operate The salary scale attached to the post is the Senior Medical Scientist scale €67,334 to €88,901 (incl. LSI) pro rata per annum. Entry point onto the salary scale is dependent upon relevant experience. The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 : 45 hrs (Irish Time) on Tuesday 7th October 2025. Intending applicant should note that reviewing / short listing of applicants will be in accordance with the recruitment and selection criteria stated above. Satisfactory evidence of being able to fulfil the essential criteria of the job as stated above is essential and must be clearly demonstrated in the application. If the essential criterion has not been clearly demonstrated in the application the applicant will not be called for interview. Applications from existing (permanent and temporary) IBTS staff working temporary contracts will be considered in the context of overall workforce requirements of the Organisation. We thank you for your interest in a career with the IBTS, however, if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been successful at this time. We do hope, however, that this will not discourage you from applying for future opportunities with the IBTS. IBTS reserve the right to close the application process early if there has been a sufficient level of qualified applications received before the closing date. Citizen Requirements Eligible candidates must be : a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA) EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway b) A citizen of United Kingdom (UK) c) A citizen of Switzerland in regards to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the movement of people d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependant child who is a citizen of and resident in an EEA member state if the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above and produce formal supporting evidence of same, by the date of any job offer. The IBTS is an equal opportunities employer. We have a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you : Competitive holiday allowance Public Sector pension scheme We support and encourage a very strong work / life balance ethic and provide a generous annual leave allowance in addition to a range of attractive policies. Ourpublic service salary scalesare competitive, transparent and incremental Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes, investing and encouraging lifelong learning for all our staff. . We strongly support a culture of continuous learning and provide staff with a range of formal and informal learning opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service includes confidential telephone and face-to-face counselling, parent and career coaching and an online wellbeing portal.