Clinical Scientist/Medical Scientist Genomics

Overview

Post Title: Clinical Scientist/ Medical Scientist, Genomics

Post Status: Permanent

Department: CD Laboratory

Location: Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites

Reports to: Chief Scientist

Accountable to: Laboratory Manager

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Medical Scientist Scale (€44,831 - €72,991, LSI1 €74,404) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work: Full-Time, 35 hours

Closing Date: 12 Noon on 27/03/2026

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Job Summary:

The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and technological development and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• To perform his/her duties under the general direction of the Chief Scientist and Senior Scientist.
• To perform all aspects of technical work to the highest standard.
• To supervise and provide guidance and support to medical scientists and medical laboratory assistants in the performance of their duties.
• To organise the technical programme so that work patterns are efficiently maintained.
• To carry out routine inspections of laboratory equipment in his/her charge and to ensure that the equipment is properly maintained and kept in serviceable condition.
• To collaborate with the Chief Scientist in the maintenance of efficiency and the introduction of new methods in the laboratory.
• To assist in implementing measures for the safety, health and welfare of all the staff.
• To assist in the training of student medical scientists, on call personnel, junior medical staff and visiting workers as required.
• To assist in maintaining the ISO15189 accredited status of the department.
• To represent the Chief Scientist at meetings when required.
• To attend courses and meetings as appropriate to maintain up to date knowledge.
• To perform any other duties as may be appropriate to the grade. As per MF-GEN-0098 contained in staff members training folder.

The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time.

Qualifications

Selection Criteria:

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

• (a) Candidates for appointment must possess:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree, with a Genomics/Genetics component contained in the curriculum
• (b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Carl O'Regan

Title: Chief Scientist

Email:

A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised.