This role is for a Senior Medical Scientist in Biochemistry based at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
You will play a key part in delivering a safe, accurate, and timely laboratory service that supports consultants, doctors, and patients across the hospital and community.
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This is a permanent, whole-time post within the Health Service Executive Dublin and North East region.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide a high-quality biochemistry laboratory service in line with hospital and national standards
• Perform, supervise, and validate complex laboratory analyses
• Support consultants and clinical teams with accurate and timely results
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits, and accreditation requirements
• Supervise and support basic grade medical scientists and students
• Participate in service development and continuous improvement
• Comply with HSE policies, safety standards, and professional guidelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU
• Registration with CORU as a Medical Scientist
• Relevant post-qualification experience in a clinical biochemistry laboratory
• Experience working at or suitable for Senior Medical Scientist level
Desirable:
• Experience in an acute hospital laboratory setting
• Knowledge of quality systems and laboratory accreditation
• Strong communication and team-working skills
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: In line with HSE Senior Medical Scientist (Grade 3877) salary scale
• Contract: Permanent, whole-time
• Working hours: Standard HSE laboratory working hours, with participation in rosters as required
• Benefits include public service pension, annual leave, and paid sick leave in line with HSE terms
(Salary scales governed by HSE consolidated pay agreements )
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth
• Health Region: HSE Dublin and North East
• Setting: Acute hospital laboratory service supporting inpatient and outpatient care
A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill current and future Senior Medical Scientist vacancies at this location.
Application Details
• Applications must be made through the official HSE recruitment system
• Informal enquiries: Tony Stringer – [email protected]
• Reference Number: SNRMSBIO26
Application CTA
Apply online via the official HSE careers portal
Application Deadline: 23 January 2026 at 12:00
