Medical scientist

SHAHRIVAN BAG

Medical Scientist BSc Pathological Analysis CORU Return to Practice

Dublin, Ireland 089-***-**** ********.*********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

BSc-qualified Pathological Analysis professional with five years' hospital laboratory experience in Iraq across Medical Scientist, phlebotomy and laboratory support duties. Experienced in specimen collection, sample processing, laboratory documentation, infection prevention and control, laboratory IT systems and multidisciplinary communication. CORU qualification recognition completed; currently completing the required 210-hour Return to Practice process for Medical Scientist registration in Ireland.

CORU REGISTRATION STATUS

CORU Medical Scientist application: CA-MS-37516

Qualification recognition completed

Medical Scientists Registration Board decision: 11 March 2026

Return to Practice requirement: 210 hours

Supervised practice required: minimum 105 hours

Formal study required: minimum 21 hours

Currently seeking a CORU-compliant supervised laboratory placement

CORE SKILLS

Specimen collection, identification, labelling, handling and storage

Laboratory sample preparation and standard procedures

Phlebotomy and patient-centred blood collection

Infection prevention, PPE and safe sharps disposal

Laboratory documentation, data entry and patient records

Equipment cleaning, sterilisation and laboratory organisation

Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Virology and Medical Bacteriology

Laboratory IT systems and multidisciplinary teamwork

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Scientist / Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant

Ashty General Hospital, Erbil, Iraq 2018–2023

Prepared patient specimens for laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures.

Collected blood samples, ensuring accurate patient identification, labelling and safe handling.

Stored and transported specimens appropriately to maintain sample integrity.

Entered patient and test information accurately into laboratory IT systems and maintained clear records.

Applied infection-control procedures, including PPE, sterile practice and safe disposal of needles and clinical waste.

Supported equipment cleaning, sterilisation, laboratory organisation and stock control.

Communicated professionally with patients and families during blood collection.

Worked collaboratively with doctors, nurses and laboratory colleagues to support timely testing for diagnosis and treatment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Pathological Analysis

Knowledge University, Erbil, Iraq 2015–2019

Relevant areas: Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Medical Virology, Medical Bacteriology, Instrument Analysis.

Advanced English Language Training

Dublin City University, Language Centre June 2024–Present

Equivalent of Leaving Certificate

Soran Ishik College, Erbil, Iraq 2010–2014

LANGUAGES & ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Kurdish: Native English: Advanced Turkish: Advanced Arabic: Advanced

Strong communication, organisation, reliability, attention to detail, flexibility and IT skills.

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