Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
About The Position
The DOHMH Public Health Laboratory seeks an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I to support laboratory testing and responses to public health threats, including COVID-19, vaccine-preventable diseases, HIV, Legionella, and respiratory, foodborne, and waterborne disease outbreaks. The role works with a multidisciplinary team and local, state, federal, and academic partners. The candidate must hold or be eligible for a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. The position performs high- and moderate-complexity testing on clinical and environmental specimens, using manual and automated methods and specialized instrumentation in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories. It also supports laboratory operations, reporting, records, quality programs, biosafety, inventory, and use of the Laboratory Information System. Cross-training across PHL methods and techniques is required to support routine work and surge events as needed.
Requirements
- Must hold or be eligible for a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, specializing in medical technology or a chemical, physical, or biological science, and one year of laboratory experience at the technologist level in the appropriate specialty; or 90 college credits plus the specified coursework and one year of relevant technologist-level laboratory experience.
- For applicants whose training was completed before September 15, 1963, the 90-credit route requires at least 24 combined chemistry and biology credits, including at least nine chemistry credits (six in inorganic chemistry) and at least 12 biology credits pertinent to medical sciences.
- For applicants whose training was completed after September 15, 1963, the 90-credit route requires 16 chemistry credits acceptable toward a chemistry major (including at least six credits in inorganic chemistry), 16 biology credits acceptable toward a biology major, and three mathematics credits.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist laboratory supervisors with routine laboratory operations and administrative tasks.
- Perform high- and moderate-complexity laboratory testing and procedures on clinical and environmental specimens submitted to the PHL.
- Use manual and automated methods and specialized instrumentation in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories.
- Generate reports, maintain records, and perform tasks related to laboratory testing.
- Cross-train in methods and techniques across the PHL to assist with routine and surge events as needed.
- Perform and/or provide oversight of administrative functions in the laboratory.
- Use the Laboratory Information System for data entry, queries, and verification of testing results.
- Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment using the PHL inventory tracking system or an alternative system when implemented.
- Assist supervisors in maintaining quality control, participating in quality assurance, and taking corrective action when needed.
- Maintain and monitor general and unit-specific biosafety and infection-control programs.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
- Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states this saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program with health resources and opportunities.
- Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared with private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
