Medical Laboratory Aide – Dublin.

Medical Laboratory Aide – Dublin

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, is currently recruiting a dynamic and qualified Medical Laboratory Aide to join the HSE NDTC drug testing laboratory in Pearse St, Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to advance their career within a National Drug Treatment Centre .

Job responsibilities

• Receive, sort, label and decant specimens and input patient and test information into computerised Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) ensuring accuracy of data entry.

• Prepare samples, equipment and reagent as required for testing biological samples for drugs and related tests and dispose of specimens and contaminated materials (including sharps).

• Prepare and dispatch samples to other Laboratories as required, complying with regulations for transport of pathology samples.

• Archive/ store and retrieve samples, as required.

• Assist with queries at the Laboratory Reception desk, as / when required.

• Dispose of chemical waste.

• Receive, log and distribute incoming stock.

• Wash/clean laboratory glassware according to proper procedures, and to keep washing areas clean and clear of glassware/plastics.

• Use and operate equipment such as centrifuges and automated equipment as designated.

• Perform tests under supervision and record results of such test.

• Undertake any other task responsibly, which may reasonably be allocated by a designated supervisor

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Have previous experience of work in a hospital laboratory or science laboratory.

Or

(ii) Be currently employed with no less than twelve months experience in the publicly funded Irish Health Service.

Or

(iii) Hold a qualification to minimum standard of Quality & Qualifications Ireland Level 5 (or higher) in Laboratory Skills.

And

(b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.

For an immediate interview please forward your CV to [email protected] FAO Alisa or call Alisa on +35312551423

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