Associate Laboratory Microbiologist III, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NYC Department of Social Services as an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist III, where you will manage laboratory operations and ensure high-quality testing services. This role involves supervising staff, analyzing data, and contributing to public health initiatives in a dynamic work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including loan forgiveness programs and a robust work-life balance.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Premium-free health insurance

Public sector defined benefit pension plan

Work From Home Policy

Job security in public sector

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or biological sciences required.
• One year of laboratory experience at the technologist level.
• Eligible for New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily laboratory operations and train staff.
• Analyze testing data and verify test results.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Experience in clinical or environmental diagnostic testing

Supervisory experience in a laboratory setting

Education

Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or biological sciences

Job description

Associate Laboratory Microbiologist III, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

Associate Laboratory Microbiologist III, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

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ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF THE ASSOCIATE LABORATORY MICROBIOLOGIST**

The NYC 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.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Direct and coordinate the daily laboratory and administrative operations, train staff, provide supervisory responsibilities during routine testing and outbreak events.
• Plan, schedule, organize and direct laboratory activities to provide optimal delivery of testing services according to PHL standards of quality, productivity and performance.
• Analyze testing data and verifies and releases test results and reports.
• Assist Unit Chief and/or Directors in development and implementation of technical and non-technical procedures as well as updates and maintains active policies and procedures.
• Initiate and direct the study of new materials or methods designed to improve diagnostic procedures
• Manage and oversee of purchase of inventory, storage and supplies usage for routine testing and outbreak events.
• Participate in the cross-training program within PHL to assist with routine and surge events.
• Collaboratively work with PHL leadership and Quality Management on continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all regulatory and safety standards are followed and serve as a resource for regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Oversee in collaboration with the Associate Director annual laboratory budgets.
• Serve as a technical laboratory lead to troubleshoot method and instrumentation problems.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in a clinical or environmental diagnostic testing laboratory.
• Possess or be eligible for a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License as described in Article 165 of the New York State Education Law effective September 23, 2008.
• Experience supervising in an environmental laboratory setting and/or meet New York State requirements for clinical laboratory testing.
  
  

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a 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 and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
  
  

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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Minimum 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.
• 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.

• 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.
  
  

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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