Associate Laboratory Microbiologist

New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • New York City, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The NYC Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is one of the largest local public health laboratories in the United States where employees contribute to the health and safety of NYC residents by providing clinical and environmental laboratory testing services. PHL is committed to its mission to safeguard the health of all NYC residents by providing quality laboratory testing services that support the priorities of DOHMH and its community partners to prevent and respond to clinical and environmental public health concerns. DOHMH PHL seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist Level II. This position will play an integral role in laboratory testing and responding to public health threats, including but not limited to COVID-19, vaccine preventable diseases, HIV, Legionella as well as respiratory, foodborne, and waterborne disease outbreaks. This is an excellent opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team and collaborate with local, state, federal, and academic partners.

  • Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate the performance of laboratory staff and trainees.
  • Analyze, coordinate, supervise, and manage daily laboratory operations and during outbreak events.
  • Plan, prepare, and supervise laboratory services relating to regulatory standards and organization's policies.
  • Prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor work to optimize operational service.
  • Ensure all regulatory and safety standards are followed and serves as a resource for accreditation compliance.
  • Manage laboratory purchase of inventory, storage, and supplies usage.
  • Assist the Unit Chief and/or Director with laboratory activities and operations.
  • Participate in cross-training program within PHL to assist with routine and surge events.
  • Help establish or modify technical and non-technical procedures as needed.
  • Perform high and moderate complexity laboratory testing and procedures on clinical and environmental specimens submitted to the PHL.
  • Generate and release reports, maintain records, and perform tasks related to laboratory testing.
  • Maintain a program of quality control, participating in a program of quality assurance, and taking corrective action when needed.
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in medical technology or in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences, and one year of laboratory experience at the technologist level in the appropriate laboratory specialty or specialties.
  • Ninety college credits from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by either (a) or (b) below, and one year of laboratory experience at the technologist level in the appropriate laboratory specialty or specialties.
  • Experience in a clinical or environmental diagnostic testing laboratory.
  • Possess or be eligible for a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License as described in Article 165 of the New York State Education Law effective September 7, 2008.
  • Experience supervising in an environmental laboratory setting and/or meet New York State requirements for clinical laboratory testing.
  • A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • A tax-deferred savings program.
  • A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • Job security compared to private sector employment.
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