LABORATORY AIDE – MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

LABORATORY AIDE – MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

(Maternity Cover/Specified Purpose Contract – 37hrs/wk)

Applications are invited to apply for the Position of Laboratory Aide – Specified purpose 37 hours per week contract. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated & enthusiastic candidate who will work in our Microbiology Department as a laboratory aide.

Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is extremely supportive of continual professional development (both academically and financially) and actively encourages participation in MSc courses, training courses, seminars, etc. Bon Secours Hospital Tralee has many benefits including staff pension scheme, free staff parking and options around flexible working hours.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills at a minimum:

· Diploma or Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent desirable

· Experience in working in a hospital laboratory/testing facility desirable

· Ability to multitask essential

· Strong degree of flexibility

· Strong commitment to high professional standards

· Excellent IT skills essential

· Ability to perform in a team environment

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to meet deadlines

Applications by way of Covering letter and a copy of current C.V. via Workday:

https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/easyservice/bon_secours_careers

Informal enquiries to Gene Ferris, Laboratory Manager (066) 714 9814

Closing date for applications is by 5pm Friday 8th May 2026

Applications may also be sourced from existing CVs on file/referrals.

Please note a panel may be formed for future vacancies which may arise in the Hospital

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER