Are you looking to build a meaningful career in the healthcare and hospital sector? Do you have a passion for supporting clinical laboratory operations and making a real difference in patient care? HSE Mid West Acute Services is now hiring Medical Laboratory Aides to support its high-performing diagnostic laboratories across Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading public health service providers and be part of a team that supports over 400,000 residents in the region.
📍 Job Location
HSE Mid West – Acute Services
(Serving Clare, Limerick, and North Tipperary)
A panel may be formed following this recruitment campaign, allowing successful candidates to be considered for current and future permanent or temporary vacancies, full-time or part-time.
🧪 About the Role: Medical Laboratory Aide
As a Medical Laboratory Aide, you will play a crucial support role in the day-to-day running of clinical laboratories. Working in tandem with medical scientists and lab technicians, you’ll help ensure timely and accurate delivery of lab services, which are essential for diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in specimen reception, preparation, and distribution within the laboratory.
- Supporting pre-analytical procedures and ensuring proper handling and documentation of biological samples.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the lab environment, ensuring all areas meet HSE infection control standards.
- Managing laboratory consumables and assisting in inventory control.
- Logging data and maintaining records in line with healthcare regulations and HSE data management protocols.
- Supporting medical laboratory scientists in daily operational tasks as required.
💼 Position Details
Salary Scale (from March 1, 2025):
€40,710; €41,772; €42,906; €43,993; €45,156; €46,353; €47,588
Application Instructions:
CVs will not be accepted. All applicants must complete the required official application form.
Informal Enquiries:
📧 Coranne Heffernan – Chief Medical Scientist, Preanalytics, Blood Sciences Lab
📞 Phone: 061-585618
📧 Email: Coranne.Heffernan@hse.ie
🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong interest in healthcare support roles and clinical laboratory operations
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary healthcare environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient safety, quality service delivery, and teamwork
🌍 About HSE Mid West
HSE Mid West Acute Services serves the communities of Clare, Limerick, and North Tipperary, delivering comprehensive medical and hospital services including:
- Accident and Emergency
- Maternity Care
- Cancer Treatment
- Inpatient and Outpatient Services
- Orthopaedics
- Medical Assessment Units
Learn more at: https://about.hse.ie/health-regions/hse-mid-west
🚀Join Today- (Apply here)
If you’re ready to contribute to the healthcare system and play a key role behind the scenes in patient diagnostics, we want to hear from you. Start your journey with HSE Mid West Acute Services and grow your healthcare career in a supportive, dynamic environment.
