Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I to enhance laboratory operations and ensure high-quality testing standards. This role involves performing complex tests on clinical and environmental specimens, supporting quality assurance programs, and managing laboratory supplies. With a focus on equity and innovative public health, this position offers the chance to contribute to vital health initiatives in New York City. If you're passionate about public health and laboratory science, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment with potential remote work options.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Potential Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or sciences plus one year of laboratory experience.
• Experience in diagnostic testing laboratories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations and perform complex testing on specimens.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained in BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Assurance

BSL-2 and BSL-3 Laboratory Techniques

Report Generation

Education

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or sciences

90 college credits with relevant experience

Job description

Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

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Open to candidates who are permanent or have filed for the Open-Competitive ASSOCIATE LABORATORY MICROBIOLOGIST Exam No. 4016 within the filing period from December 7, 2023, to January 9, 2024, or the PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE LABORATORY MICROBIOLOGIST Exam No. 4513 within the same period.

Established in 1805, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers through innovative public health programs, research, and services.

Our strategic priorities include preparing for health emergencies, addressing chronic and diet-related diseases, mental health, maternal health, and climate change impacts, emphasizing equity and anti-racist practices.

We encourage diverse applicants to contribute their unique perspectives and backgrounds to our team, which offers comprehensive benefits, including potential loan forgiveness programs.

Program and Job Description

We seek a qualified Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I to support laboratory operations and administrative tasks, perform complex testing on clinical and environmental specimens, and ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.

Responsibilities include using manual and automated methods in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, generating reports, maintaining records, cross-training in various techniques, managing laboratory supplies, and supporting quality assurance programs.

Applicants should bring necessary documentation to interviews, including proof of identity, education, address, and professional licenses, and be prepared for potential on-boarding procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or sciences plus one year of laboratory experience, or
• At least 90 college credits with relevant experience, or
• For those trained before September 15, 1963: specific credits in chemistry and biology, or
• For those trained after: specific credits in chemistry, biology, and mathematics.

Preferred Skills

Experience in diagnostic testing laboratories and eligibility for a NYS Clinical Technologist license are preferred. Maintaining this license is required for employment.

Residency Requirement

NYC residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with exceptions based on employment duration and location.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The position offers a salary range of $63,962.00 – $75,000.00, with potential remote work options up to two days per week.