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Chief Scientist Microbiology

  • Location:

    Dublin, Ireland

  • Contact:

    Elisa Miranda

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact phone:

    +353 21 23 30 157

  • Industry:

    Contract Testing Labs

  • Contact email:

    Elisa_miranda@oxfordcorp.com

Our client, a prominent laboratory in the medical testing industry, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Chief Scientist Microbiology to join their team. We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, as well as excellent training and career prospects.

Job Description:

We are seeking a to ensure the high standards of medical testing in the department while providing exceptional customer service to clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will work with the department to improve continuously and adhere to our client's values and mission. This position requires supervisory responsibilities, including the ability to manage and direct staff effectively to ensure timely and effective delivery of work.

Responsibilities:

* Prioritize tasks and organize the workload to ensure the effective running of the department.
* Ensure compliance with documentation related to the department, including the use of Laboratory Information Management Systems.
* Evaluate and authorize results while ensuring accuracy at all times.
* Communicate with the Laboratory Services Manager, Consultant Microbiologist, and requesting clinician to provide relevant information regarding patient safety.
* Assist in the implementation of the department's Laboratory service to support the clinical needs of our patients, consistent with our values and strategic plan.
* Identify ways to improve the department through consultation.
* Assist in selecting new equipment and maintaining instrumentation.
* Collaborate in approved research/development work.
* Provide direction and supervision to Microbiology staff, including scheduling work, reviewing staff performance, and providing technical support.

Requirements:


* CORU or HCPC registration is a hard requirement.
* Bachelor's Degree and Master Degree in Biomedical Science.
* At least 7 years of full-time clinical experience in Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory as Medical Scientist in Microbiology.
* At least 2 years' experience as a Senior Medical Scientist.
* Thorough knowledge of Microbiological sample processing, culture, organism identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing, use of Microbiology automation, and use of LIMS in generating client reports.
* Thorough knowledge of ISO 15189 requirements and Laboratory accreditation.
* Proven ability to work and deliver services within agreed budgets.

Benefits:


* Salary: 5500 to 6200 euros per month (depending on experience).
* Health insurance, life assurance, income protection, and pension scheme.
* Flexible working hours and bike to work.
* Annual bonus scheme.
* Exceptional career prospects with a growing and ambitious company.

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