Staff Grade Medical Scientist | Clinical Biochemist Biochemistry Laboratory

Staff Grade Medical Scientist | Clinical Biochemist

Biochemistry Laboratory

Full Time – Permanent Contract 

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is part of the Bon Secours Health System which is the largest independent hospital group in Ireland with over 2,500 staff including 350 leading consultants. We treat more than 200,000 patients annually.  The laboratory is fully accredited by the Irish National accreditation Board, Reg no 153MT and the Hospital is JCI accredited.

The Biochemistry Laboratory at BSH Cork provides an automated chemistry service, with Immunoassay and Immunology sections processing in excess of 250,000 samples annually.  Currently we are seeking an enthusiastic Medical Scientist or Biochemist, to join our dynamic team. Applications are invited for the above position from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. Candidates will be shortlisted based on applications and a panel may be formed.

The ideal candidate must:

• Medical Scientist applicants must be eligible for membership of The Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine and must also be a registered Medical Scientist with CORU

• Have the required qualifications for a Medical Scientist / Biochemist as stipulated by the Department of Health
• Have experience in Biochemistry or have completed clinical placement
• Experience in Immunology is desirable

·         Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

·         Be flexible and capable of working independently and as part of a team

·         Be innovative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated

• The applicant must be willing to undertake On-Call and Saturday morning work when adequately trained to do so.

Informal inquiries are welcome, please contact Ms Emma Herbert, Principal Biochemist/Chief Medical Scientist on 021 4801726, [email protected]

Applications for the above post are to be submitted online to Talent Acquisition Specialist. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page where you can upload your CV. Not all fields in the application process are required to submit your CV successfully. Please ensure you have received a notification that your application is submitted.

The closing date for receipt of applications for this post is Sunday 11/10/2026

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact [email protected]

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