Enfer Medical is a private clinical laboratory for the examination of human samples with the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, management, prevention and treatment of disease.
Scope of the role
The role of the Medical Laboratory Aide is to work, in co-operation with the Medical Director and laboratory management, as part of a team in the provision of diagnostic laboratory services in accordance with company policies. You will actively contribute to the operation of a quality management system in compliance with ISO15189 INAB standards and cooperate with the Laboratory Manager(s) and with other senior personnel in training staff as required.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform pre-analytical and analytical laboratory work to the highest standards, and in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures. Exercise a professional duty of care to patients and service users.
- Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.
- Process patient samples in good time and make sure that turnaround times for reporting results are achieved.
- Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient information.
- Participate in the training of staff as required.
- Participate in a personal development planning process, which forms the basis for the staff annual joint review meeting with the line manager.
- Comply with Health and Safety requirements as detailed in the Safety Statement and associated policies and procedures and to report any defects or tasks being carried out in an unsafe manner.
- Any other duties as directed by laboratory management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent, and a Leaving Certificate pass (or equivalent) in a biological science.
- A 3rd level science qualification is desirable but not essential, full training provided.
- Further qualification(s) in any laboratory discipline, clinical laboratory experience or work in an accredited environment is desirable but not essential.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Naas, County Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
