Posted 01 August, 2026
Senior Medical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1719060205
Senior Medical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of this post is to Role is to work in conjunction with the Chief Medical Scientist to provide a safe, efficient, quality Blood Transfusion service to satisfy the needs and requirements of service users.
Essential Criteria:
Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post, possess:-
• (a) The Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the Technological University Dublin, Kevin Street; or University College Cork or Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
or
• (b) The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994
or
• A recognized qualification at least equivalent to (a) or (b) above
and
• A post graduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science
and
• Possess or be eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
and
• Be registered or with CORU OR Be currently registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
and
• Possess four years' experience in a medical laboratory since qualifying as a Medical Scientist
How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Thursday 6th August 2026 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.
• 7thSeptember
• 5thOctober
• 2ndNovember
• 7th December
Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of this post is to Role is to work in conjunction with the Chief Medical Scientist to provide a safe, efficient, quality Blood Transfusion service to satisfy the needs and requirements of service users.
Essential Criteria:
Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post, possess:-
• (a) The Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the Technological University Dublin, Kevin Street; or University College Cork or Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
or
• (b) The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994
or
• A recognized qualification at least equivalent to (a) or (b) above
and
• A post graduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science
and
• Possess or be eligible for membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
and
• Be registered or with CORU OR Be currently registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
and
• Possess four years' experience in a medical laboratory since qualifying as a Medical Scientist
How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Thursday 6th August 2026 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.
• 7thSeptember
• 5thOctober
• 2ndNovember
• 7th December
