G12269 Medical Laboratory Aide, Galway University Hospitals, Sainchabhraí Saotharlainne Míochaine, Ospidéil na hOllscoile, Gaillimh in Galway

About the Role

Galway University Hospitals, comprising of University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH), provide a comprehensive range of services to emergency and elective patients on an inpatient, outpatient and day care basis across the two sites. GUH play a leadership role in acute service delivery providing regional services for a wide range of specialities and is also a designated supra regional centre for cancer and cardiac services serving a catchment area in the region of one million people along the West from Donegal to Tipperary North.

UHG is a Model 4 hospital providing 24/7 acute surgery, acute medicine, and critical care.

GUH is recognised for Higher Medical Training in all specialities.

The West and North West region provides acute and specialist hospital and community services to the West and North West of Ireland – counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and adjoining counties.

The region comprises of 7 hospitals across 8 sites:

• Galway University Hospitals (GUH) incorporating University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital
• Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH)
• Mayo University Hospital (MUH)
• Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH)
• Roscommon University Hospital (RUH)
• Sligo University Hospital (SUH) incorporating Our Lady’s Hospital Manorhamilton (OLHM)

The region’s Academic Partner is NUI Galway.

The region covers one third of the land mass of Ireland, it provides health care to a population of 830,000, employs over 20,000 staff.

Medical Laboratory Aide, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Galway University Hospital. Specified Purpose - Immediate start up to June 2027, 1 WTE 39hours.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Medical Laboratory Aide from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Sufficient depth and breadth of experience of working in a laboratory, healthcare or similarly regulated environment to enable them to safely and effectively undertake the duties of a Medical Laboratory Aide.
• Experience of working as part of a team in a busy service environment where accuracy, attention to detail and adherence to defined procedures are essential.
• The ability to safely and accurately undertake duties associated with the receipt, identification, preparation, handling and processing of patient specimens, following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment where there may be competing demands and time-sensitive specimens.

Details

Contract Type: Specified Purpose, Whole Time

Location: Galway University Hospital, Galway

Salary: €42,033–€49,050 per year

Closing Date: 10:00 20/10/2026

Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

How to Apply

Contact: Martina Doheny, Chief Medical Scientist, Galway University Hospitals. [email protected]. 091 544499

For any queries regarding the Recruitment process please contact: [email protected]

You must submit a fully completed Application Form. We will confirm receipt of your application within 2 working days. If you have not received a response within this period, contact the recruitment team via email to confirm your application has been received. We will not accept any applications after the closing date.