Part-Time Microbiology Medical Scientist – Limerick (20 hours per week)

Are you looking to return to work or seeking a flexible part-time opportunity in the medical device sector? Our client in Limerick is seeking a Microbiology Medical Scientist to support their busy laboratory operations. This is a part-time role (20 hours per week, spread over 4–5 days), offering flexibility and work-life balance while contributing to meaningful healthcare innovation.

About the Role

As a Microbiology Medical Scientist, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the microbiology laboratory. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with hospital microbiology experience who is ready to bring their skills to a dynamic medical device environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the safe and efficient operation of the microbiology laboratory in line with health, safety, and quality standards.

• Writing, maintaining, and enforcing laboratory procedures and documentation.

• Operating and maintaining microbiology lab equipment and performing testing.

• Preparing microbial cultures, reagents, and maintaining detailed records in compliance with GLP and biosafety protocols.

• Assisting and training non-scientific staff in handling live organisms.

• Supporting audits and contributing to continuous improvements in lab practices.

• Managing inventory, restocking supplies, and conducting routine safety checks.

• Collaborating with EHS, Facilities, and cross-functional teams.

About You

• Registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by CORU.

• Fellowship (or eligible for fellowship) of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science (FAMLS) or equivalent.

• Membership (or eligible for membership) of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science (MAMLS) or equivalent.

• Minimum 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in a hospital microbiology laboratory.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 15189 standards, quality assurance, and microbiology best practices.

• Familiarity with antimicrobial susceptibility testing and laboratory information systems.

• Excellent communication, planning, and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and mentor others.

Why Apply?

• Part-time hours (20 hours per week, 4–5 days) – perfect for work-life balance or those returning to the workforce.

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise directly contributes to healthcare safety and innovation.

• Opportunity to apply your hospital microbiology experience in a medical device setting.