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 DOHMH PHL seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Laboratory Microbiologist. 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.

  • 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 within the BSL-2 laboratory and high containment laboratory (BSL-3).
  • Use the Laboratory Information System to perform data entry, queries, and test results entry.
  • Maintain laboratory inventory supplies and equipment using the PHL inventory system or alternative system when implemented.
  • Participate in cross training program within PHL to assist with routine and surge events.
  • Required to participate in urgent tests during off-hours as needed.
  • Retrieve and assist in shipping specimens and samples to the CDC and other partners for additional testing and projects.
  • Maintain a program of quality control, participate in a program of quality assurance, and take corrective action when needed.
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the biological, chemical, or physical sciences or medical technology, and one year of experience as a microbiologist performing at the technician or higher level in a clinical or environmental laboratory setting.
  • An associate degree in medical technology, or sixty college credits including six credits in mathematics and six credits in either chemistry or biology and three years of experience as described above.
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college education and experience to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience, with at least one year of acceptable experience as described above.
  • A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
  • 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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