Medical Microbiology Scientist

Limerick
4 weeks ago
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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.Your Background:

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.Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Medical Microbiology Scientist position please contact Mary Bolt on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

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