Medical Microbiology Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a Medical Microbiology Scientist to join a Global medical

technology company who are based in Limerick on a permanent, part-time basis (20 hours per week).

Company:

Our client are a Global medical technology company enabling accurate, timely and efficient detection of infectious diseases.

Location:

The role is based in Limerick and is site based.

Role:

• Maintain laboratory safety standards, prepare microbial cultures and reagents, perform microbiological tests, and support non-scientific staff in handling live organisms.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment, manage inventory and supplies, conduct routine safety checks, and maintain detailed records to uphold GLP and biosafety protocols.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of the microbiology laboratory and ensure adherence to all requisite health, safety, and quality standards at all times.
• Write, maintain and enforce procedures relating to all areas of the microbiology laboratory and its related testing equipment.
• Assist in training a team of non-scientific staff and facilitate arrangements to introduce professional visitors to the laboratory.
• Support and contribute to effective execution of audit activities.
• Assist in identifying and implementing operational procedures up to “best practice” standard in order to optimise use of resources.
• Maintain inventory logs, monitor and restock lab supplies.

• Educated to degree level or above in Biomedical Sciences or similar with registration on the Medical Scientists Register.
• Experience in a Hospital Microbiology laboratory setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing and guidelines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practice in delivering a quality laboratory service and awareness of the requirements of ISO 15189.
• Familiar with laboratory information systems.

For more information, or to apply for this Medical Microbiology Scientist position please contact Mary Bolt on 01246 457729 or email mbolt@ckgroup.co.uk. Please quote job reference 168339 in all correspondence.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.