Job Title: Chief Medical Scientist Microbiology
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Medical Scientist Microbiology to manage our diagnostic microbiology laboratory.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate the clinical microbiology diagnostic service in collaboration with Consultant Microbiologists and Laboratory Management team, ensuring timely delivery of patient results to the highest standard.
* Lead scientific staff within the department, maintaining an appropriate skill mix to provide a safe and quality-focused service.
* Promote professional development through self-learning, formal courses, or on-the-job training, while maintaining professional competency and impartiality.
* Maintain and update policies, procedures, and guidelines for the department, monitoring quality, standards, accuracy of results, and participating in troubleshooting.
* Actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance programs, evaluating assays, equipment, and consumables as required.
Requirements:
* BSc (minimum QQI Level 8) in a field allied to clinical science and laboratory medicine.
* Eligibility for membership of the ACSLM and at least 3 years of experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory, with 2 years in a senior role.
* Experience working in clinical microbiology and knowledge of ISO accreditation.