Chief Medical Scientist Histology in Dublin 8
- Salary
- €83,200–€119,549 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026
About the Role
The Coombe Hospital is one of the largest providers of women and newborn health care in the Republic of Ireland. We care for up to 10,000 pregnant women every year. In addition, over 1,000 newborns are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Centre and over 8,000 adult surgical operations are performed. The hospital provides comprehensive care for women and newborns at local, regional and national levels.
The hospital promotes and supports normality in pregnancy and child birth; the hospital also provides a comprehensive range of highly specialised care in high risk maternal and fetal medicine, newborn medicine, anaesthesia and gynaecology.
The Hospital is a national tertiary referral centre for specialised services including maternal and fetal medicine, neonatalogy, gynaecology and anaesthesia. The Hospital has a substantial academic portfolio in terms of multidisciplinary education, research and training. The Hospital hosts two University Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the National Cervical Cytology Training Centre and the Hub Centre for continuing Midwifery education in the Greater Dublin area; the Research Laboratory in the hospital campus is a leading European Centre for molecular biology research.
The Hospital is now inviting applications for the following post:
Chief Medical Scientist Histology - Permanent, Full-Time, 1.0 WTE
We are seeking applications from an enthusiastic Medical Scientist, who will participate in the delivery of a high quality Histology and laboratory service in co-operation with the Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Scientist, other Senior Medical Scientists, Medical Scientists, Laboratory Aides, Mortuary staff, clerical staff and department Clinical staff.
Requirements
Communication Skills
Team and Interpersonal skills
Details
Location: Dublin 8, Ireland
Salary: €83,200–€119,549 per year
Closing date: 23 Oct 2026
How to Apply
Please review the job description for full list of requirements and duties.
Applications should be submitted before 12pm Friday 23rd of Oct 2026. Interviews will be held on the Monday 2nd of Nov 2026. A presentation will form part of the interview process. Candidates must attend the interview in person.
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Chief Medical Scientist Histology role?
- The Chief Medical Scientist Histology will participate in the delivery of a high quality Histology and laboratory service in co-operation with the Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Scientist, other Senior Medical Scientists, Medical Scientists, Laboratory Aides, Mortuary staff, clerical staff and department Clinical staff.
- What skills are required for the Chief Medical Scientist Histology role?
- Communication Skills, Team and Interpersonal skills.
- Where is the Chief Medical Scientist Histology role located?
- Dublin 8, Ireland.
- What is the salary for the Chief Medical Scientist Histology role?
- €83,200–€119,549 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 23 Oct 2026.