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Ireland, Galway Employment contract · Job Posted June 04, 2026
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Job Description
Applications are invited for the position of: Medical Laboratory Assistant. A vacancy has arisen within the Laboratory Department for the position of Medical Laboratory Assistant in Specimen Reception/Microbiology. This is a permanent full-time role, 37 hours per week.
Job Responsibility
Assist laboratory staff with pre-sample analysis of blood specimens
Set up of Microbiological specimens
Prepare and use equipment as directed by appropriate scientific/ technical laboratory staff
Receive and record specimens on LIS, ensuring that samples and request forms are correctly matched
File and store samples as required and maintain records
Scanning, archiving and retrieval of documents
Dispatch and delivery of specimens to referral laboratories as required
Management of laboratory waste
Cleaning of laboratory and laboratory equipment as required
Stock management - reporting stock shortages to senior laboratory staff and requesting stocks as appropriate
Assisting with filing of specimens, slides etc
Taking, recording and delivering phone messages as required
Recording of data on the laboratory/hospital computer system to include: patient data entry
production of bar-coded labels
Completion of daily check lists
Other appropriate duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Hospital.
Requirements
Relevant Scientific Qualification (BSc in Biomedical or related Science) - desirable
Previous experience in a similar role
Professional approach to work
Good communication, organisational and team skills
Flexibility in work practice – this role will involve working weekend hours.