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. The PHL seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Chief of Clinical Bacteriology. This position will report to the PHL Associate Director of Microbiology and will play an integral role in laboratory testing, outbreak responses, and laboratory operations for bacterial agents and pathogens of public health concern. The position will be responsible for leading and coordinating laboratory testing and administrative activities with the General Bacteriology Unit, including but not limited to oversight of laboratory personnel, technical troubleshooting, data analysis, project development and management, as well as maintain and support quality assurance activities and regulatory compliance at PHL. This is an excellent opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with local, state, and national, and academic partners.