Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Sandyford, Dublin

Randox is a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow.

We are currently looking to hire Clinical Laboratory Scientists within our team based in Sandyford, Dublin. The successful candidate will be conducting rapid onsite testing for multiple Point of Care clinical, molecular tests and will be responsible for the processing of blood and other samples from Randox Health or third-party clinics.

Location: Unit D/E, 21 Time Place, Corrig Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18 R89T.

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts: 4 on 4 off shift pattern alternating between 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am.

For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get vaccinated, following a successful interview stage.

What does this role involve?

This role is responsible for routine clinical testing in our laboratory. The main duties of the role include:

- Routine use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- The performance of various analytical procedures, including various manual screening and automated methods covering a wide variety of clinical diagnostic tests.
- The preparation and handling of samples and diagnostic reagents.
- The operation of various automated analytical systems such as Rx Daytona Plus, Rx Imola and Siemens Immulite XPi.
- The accurate maintenance of analytical records.
- Strict adherence to chain of custody procedures throughout the analytical process.
- The routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instrumentation.
- The preparation of specimens for transportation to ensure that their stability is safeguarded during shipment to the appropriate analytical laboratory.
- Recording and Monitoring of temperature for Laboratory and Equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting on technical issues associated with Clinical Diagnostic Testing.
- Ensuring that all the necessary Quality Control checks are completed daily and that they meet internal criteria.
- Participation in Quality Audits.

Essential:

- Qualified to at least degree level in Biochemistry or a life science.
- Demonstrable experience of working with strong attention to detail.
- Able to undertake both day and night shift patterns (more info above).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Currently have the right to work in Ireland without visa sponsorship.

Desirable:

- 1 year laboratory-based experience as a Scientist or a Lab Analyst. 
- Practical experience using automated analysers.
- Experience in a private healthcare setting.
- Working knowledge of quality systems.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.

How do I apply?

Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review.

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020, Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.

Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high-calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.