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Key Responsibilities

To perform his/her duties under the general direction of the Consultant Haematologist /Chief Medical Scientist. To perform all aspects of technical work to the highest standard.

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Specialist Medical Scientist

Permanent

Blood Transfusion/Cellular Therapy Laboratory

Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites

Chief Medical Scientist or other nominated Manager

Laboratory Manager

Appointment will be made on the Specialist Medical Scientist Scale (€76,302 - €96,839) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Full-Time, 35 hours per week

12.00 Noon on 07/10/2026

The Specialist Medical Scientist: Blood Transfusion (Cellular Therapy) will in co-operation with the Consultant Haematologist and Chief Medical Scientist, plan, manage, and oversee operations and workflows in the implementation of a National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) for Cellular Therapy Centre in Beaumont Hospital to deliver licensed CAR-T and other cell therapies to Beaumont Hospital, HSE Dublin and North East.

Responsibilities

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→To perform his/her duties under the general direction of the Consultant Haematologist /Chief Medical Scientist.
→To perform all aspects of technical work to the highest standard.
→To supervise and provide guidance and support to senior medical scientists and medical scientists in the performance of their duties.
→To organise the technical programme so that work patterns are efficiently maintained.
→To carry out routine inspections of laboratory equipment in his/her charge and to ensure that the equipment is properly maintained and kept in serviceable condition.
→To collaborate with the Chief Medical Scientist in the maintenance of efficiency and the introduction of new methods in the laboratory.
→To assist in training of laboratory staff.
→To assist in implementing measures for the safety, health and welfare of all the staff.
→To assist in the training of student medical scientists, on call personnel, junior medical staff and visiting workers as required.
→To assist in compliance with requirements of Human Tissue Authority (HTA) for product procurement, Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) for Tissue Establishment and ISO 15189.
→To represent the Consultant haematologist/Chief Medical Scientist at meetings when required.
→To attend courses and meetings as appropriate to maintain up to date knowledge.
→To undertake CPD.
→To perform any other duties as may be appropriate to the grade.

Requirements

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Each candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office:

Demonstrate the following Technical and Clinical Competencies

Clinical laboratory and scientific expertise in T cell processing, storage and laboratory management in relation to the processing and delivery of CAR-T products.

Senior management and leadership experience in development of new laboratory processes and laboratory service delivery.

Knowledge of reporting, data analysis and audit – this includes engagement with pharmacy colleagues and cell therapy manufacturers and regulatory authorities as required.

Excellence in training and teaching of laboratory staff in cellular therapy and related quality processes.

In depth knowledge of best practice national and international guidelines and protocols in laboratory medicine and cellular therapy.

Actively research and develop cellular therapy strategy within the hospital and contribute to strategic development of cellular therapy service development and delivery.

Knowledge and experience in the laboratory implementation and quality aspects of the ISO5189 quality management system and Irish National Accreditation Board as it applies to cellular therapy.

Knowledge and experience in the implementation of Human Tissue Authority (HTA) for product procurement, Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) for Tissue Establishment.

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Practice

Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the University of Dublin/Dublin Institute of Technology (Awarded prior to 2002)

BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences, University College Cork (UCC). (Awarded prior to 2013)

Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2014 and 31st March 2019 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.

www.beaumont.ie/hr

Janice OShaughnessy

Chief Medical Scientist

janiceoshaughnessy@beaumont.ie

A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised.