Medical Scientist Haematology Laboratory

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will support the delivery of a quality laboratory service in compliance with the requirements of international standard ISO 15189 in the Haematology department.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the Technological University of Dublin,
• Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University College Cork - Cork Institute of Technology course;
• (A) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin St., or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994;
• (B) 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)
• A recognised qualification at least equivalent to (A) or (B) above;
• Be a member, or be eligible for membership, of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
• Be registered with CORU

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Sean Rooney, Chief Medical Scientist, Haematology Lab at

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist contact Rachel Sheridan

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the 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 & 2027 for your information.

• 7thDecember 2026
• 4thJanuary 2027
• 8thFebruary 2027
• 8thMarch 2027
• 5thApril 2027
• 10thMay 2027
• 14thJune 2027
• 5thJuly 2027
• 9thAugust 2027
• 6thSeptember 2027
• 4thOctober 2027
• 1stNovember 2027
• 6thDecember 2027