Biomedical Scientist-Microbiology/Molecular Biology Job in Ireland

JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
To process samples and issue reports in accordance with written procedures. These should be processed within agreed turnaround times.
To maintain, calibrate and validate the instruments/assays assigned to the section according to written laboratory procedures.
To maintain regular inventory of all reagents and spare parts required in this section in order to ensure availability and future reagent usage prior to expiry dates.
To adhere to written internal and external quality control procedures in order to ensure the quality of the results.
Consults with laboratory supervisory staff prior to reporting grossly abnormal results and when an OUT OF CONTROL test run is encountered.
Prepares reagents as needed, maintains quality control records, compiles any required statistical data and maintains the cleanliness of work areas.
Knowledge in the proper preparation and storage of samples.
To file and archive raw data and worklists.
To reconcile returned invoices and purchase orders.
Participates in required Continuous Professional Education Programs, including conferences, internal journal club and lectures, as required.
To carry out specific tasks relevant to the general running of the laboratory as assigned by senior personnel.
Authority to order reagents which have been authorised by Finance and the Assoc. Director/General Manager.
Contact engineers to arrange for the service of the instruments of his/ her responsibility as instructed by senior personnel.
Validate or reject results in the LIMS (Flexsite) through the interpretation of internal quality control results, prior to review by senior personnel.
To release results in the temporary absence of BMS 3/4 or above. The relevant assistant supervisor must review all results released on the next working day.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A graduate diploma / diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science /Applied Science (Biology) including the study of Immunology, and/or Infectious Diseases or Medicine
or
A degree in Biological Science equivalent with relevant experience in the field of Molecular Biology (PCR) or Microbiology (Medical Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology) experience essential.
An alternative combination of experience, education, and training determined by management to be equivalent to the foregoing.

For more information on these opportunities call Linda on 01-2784671 for further information.