City of New York
Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Job Description: DOHMH seeks to hire an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist. This position is part of the NYC Public Health Laboratory (PHL), a large local public health laboratory that provides clinical and environmental laboratory testing services to safeguard the health of NYC residents. The role involves laboratory testing and responding to public health threats, including COVID-19, vaccine-preventable diseases, HIV, Legionella, and outbreaks of respiratory, foodborne, and waterborne diseases. The position supports a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with local, state, federal, and academic partners. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the work of DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers. The agency highlights its commitment to equity and anti-racist public health practices and offers a range of benefits and programs for employees and prospective job applicants. Duties
Assist lab 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 within the BSL-2 laboratory and high containment laboratory (BSL-3). Generate reports, keep records, and perform tasks related to laboratory testing. Cross-train in various methods and techniques across 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 to perform data entry, queries, and verify testing results. Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment using the PHL inventory tracking system or an alternative system when implemented. Assist lab supervisors in maintaining a program of quality control, participating in a program of quality assurance, and taking corrective action when needed. Maintain and monitor general and unit-specific program of biosafety and infection control. Qualifications
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; or 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. (a) For those whose training was completed prior to September 15, 1963: a total of at least 24 credits in chemistry and biology courses combined, including at least nine credits in chemistry, of which six credits must be in inorganic chemistry; and including at least 12 credits in biology courses pertinent to the medical sciences. (b) For those whose training was completed after September 15, 1963: 16 credits in chemistry courses acceptable towards a major in chemistry, including at least six credits in inorganic chemistry; and 16 credits in biology courses acceptable towards a major in biology; and three credits in mathematics. Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Final appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget approval. Some positions may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program. City of New York
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Job Description: DOHMH seeks to hire an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist. This position is part of the NYC Public Health Laboratory (PHL), a large local public health laboratory that provides clinical and environmental laboratory testing services to safeguard the health of NYC residents. The role involves laboratory testing and responding to public health threats, including COVID-19, vaccine-preventable diseases, HIV, Legionella, and outbreaks of respiratory, foodborne, and waterborne diseases. The position supports a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with local, state, federal, and academic partners. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the work of DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers. The agency highlights its commitment to equity and anti-racist public health practices and offers a range of benefits and programs for employees and prospective job applicants. Duties
Assist lab 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 within the BSL-2 laboratory and high containment laboratory (BSL-3). Generate reports, keep records, and perform tasks related to laboratory testing. Cross-train in various methods and techniques across 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 to perform data entry, queries, and verify testing results. Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment using the PHL inventory tracking system or an alternative system when implemented. Assist lab supervisors in maintaining a program of quality control, participating in a program of quality assurance, and taking corrective action when needed. Maintain and monitor general and unit-specific program of biosafety and infection control. Qualifications
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; or 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. (a) For those whose training was completed prior to September 15, 1963: a total of at least 24 credits in chemistry and biology courses combined, including at least nine credits in chemistry, of which six credits must be in inorganic chemistry; and including at least 12 credits in biology courses pertinent to the medical sciences. (b) For those whose training was completed after September 15, 1963: 16 credits in chemistry courses acceptable towards a major in chemistry, including at least six credits in inorganic chemistry; and 16 credits in biology courses acceptable towards a major in biology; and three credits in mathematics. Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Final appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget approval. Some positions may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program. City of New York
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