Senior Medical Scientist (Biochemistry)

Mater Private Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Irish hospital group in Cork seeks a Senior Medical Scientist specializing in Biochemistry. This full-time position invites applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and CORU registration, alongside minimum 4 years of experience. The role entails contributing to a dynamic laboratory while ensuring high-quality patient-centric service. Competitive salary and further career progression opportunities are offered. Potential candidates are encouraged to reach out for more information or arrange a visit.

Qualifications

• CORU-registered Medical Scientist.
• Evidence of current technical competence and CPD in Biochemistry.
• Minimum of 4 years full-time experience as a Medical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Join the laboratory team and contribute to service development.
• Facilitate skills development and career progression.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patient-centered approach

Flexible and collaborative

Team player

Education

Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree or equivalent

NFQ level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Senior Medical Scientist (Biochemistry)

(Full time, 1 year fixed-term)

Mater Private Cork is Ireland’s fastest growing private hospital. Our mission is to improve the health and lives of the people we are privileged to serve. Here at the Mater Private Cork, we take pride in being at the cutting edge of private healthcare in Ireland. We are a JCI-accredited hospital, which is the highest quality care standard in healthcare. The laboratory encompasses Biochemistry, Microbiology, Point of Care, Coagulation and ISO 15189:2022 accredited Haematology, Blood Transfusion specialities.

We have a vacancy for a full time, 1 year fixed term Senior Medical Scientist (Biochemistry) position to join our friendly, supportive laboratory team and contribute to the development and expansion of our service and hospital. Our medium-sized multidisciplinary laboratory provides the opportunity for the development of skills and knowledge across disciplines facilitating skills development and career progression.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree or equivalent
• Be CORU-registered Medical Scientist.
• Eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine
• Evidence of current technical competence and CPD in Biochemistry
• Experience of ISO15189 (essential) and JCI hospital accreditation (desirable)
• Have a minimum of 4 years full time experience as a Medical Scientist
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient-centered and can-do approach
• Enthusiastic, flexible and collaborative
• Team player who is also able to work on their own initiative
• Possess one of the following NFQ level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at a minimum level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) :
• MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology or Technological University Dublin.
• MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster
• MSc Biomedical Science – Cork Institute of Technology/University College Cork
• MSc Biomedical Science – Munster Technological University/University College Cork
• An equivalent qualification at minimum level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
• A fellowship of the ACSLM awarded before July 2018 or have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).

We encourage potential applicants to contact us with enquiries and/or to arrange an informal visit. To do so, please contact Linda Cosgrove, Mike Trevett or Louise O’Callaghan, Chief Medical Scientists, on 021 601 3200.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by 12th December 2025 to Hilary Ryan, HR Department: [e-mail].

Mater Private Cork is committed to a policy of equal opportunities.