Submitted: 01/14/2026
Submitted By: Allysha P. Winburn
Department: Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam (ODAT)
Institution: Department of Children, Disability and Equality (Ireland)
Job type: Full time
Apply by: 02/13/2026
Application Email:
Application URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7291836

This posting is for a full-time position as a bioanthropological laboratory analyst on the ODAIT's project at the former site of the Tuam Mother and Baby Institution in Co. Galway, Ireland. Reporting to the Forensic Laboratory Coordinator (Dr. A.P. Winburn), a Laboratory Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day preparation and analysis of osteological remains at the laboratory facility within the ODAIT Forensic Mortuary. A Laboratory Analyst engages and coordinates with all other staff within the laboratory to best ensure an optimal working environment and the successful preparation, analysis, interpretation and documentation of forensic skeletal cases. They ensure forensic anthropological case work is carried out in line with ODAIT standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide input to necessary meetings and prepare reports. The provision of this service requires a Laboratory Analyst to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the analysis and reporting of human remains and a proven ability to undertake responsibilities with autonomy. It is desirable to demonstrate experience in working with co-mingled and/or infant and/or sub-adult skeletal human remains, as well as analysis in a forensic context (Humanitarian or human rights applications is preferred). Laboratory Analysts (Forensic Anthropologist/Human Osteoarchaeologist) will also be required to have obtained a postgraduate qualification in their related discipline.

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