Laboratory Associate, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is one of the largest local public health laboratories in the United States offering a dynamic and innovative work environment where employees contribute to the health and safety of NYC residents by providing clinical and environmental laboratory testing services. With more than 100 years of leadership in public health, a team of over 200 scientific and support staff are committed to its mission to safeguard the health of all NYC residents by providing quality laboratory testing services that support the priorities of the NYC DOHMH and its community partners to prevent and respond to clinical and environmental public health concerns. We strongly encourage people to apply and contribute your diversity in thought, racial identity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability status, veteran status, and/or LGBTQI+ status to enhance the work of the DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers. We welcome applicants who share the vision for a city where all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, where they are from or where they live. DOHMH extends this vision of wellness by providing every member of our team and prospective job applicants dynamic benefits: Benefits - NYC Health, and a robust Worksite Wellness program with a wide range of offerings. As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent and: 1. One year of appropriate full-time experience or training in a biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory; or 2. Eight credits, including laboratory coursework, in biology, chemistry, or medical technology, from an accredited college or university; or 3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of (1) and (2) above. However all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical or environmental diagnostic testing laboratory.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Removes Laboratory Waste from lab units.
• Receives, stores, and distributes laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and operates equipment as required.
• Performs and documents daily, weekly routine maintenance and Quality Control procedures on all lab equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes animal cages and lids on a regular basis.
• Performs Inventory and maintain adequate stock of media, reagents, and other supplies.
• Ships specimens to appropriate external labs.
• Maintain storage and security of laboratory inventory supplies and equipment.
• Prepare media and other supplies for distribution throughout the building.
• Maintain upkeep of designated laboratory instruments before and after usage.
• Will be assigned to the receiving/stock room of the laboratory.
• Receive, sort, accession and deliver specimens, not limited to outbreak specimens to testing laboratory.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED