Laboratory Analyst, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Laboratory Analyst in the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control. This role involves overseeing laboratory specimen tracking, troubleshooting processing issues, and ensuring accurate data entry regarding TB results. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in public health or epidemiology, along with analytical skills and proficiency in relevant software tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Loan forgiveness programs

Flexible work-from-home options

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or epidemiology or Bachelor's with 2 years experience.
• Experience with laboratory data and LIS systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track all incoming TB laboratory results.
• Manage specimen processing routes and respond to requests.
• Troubleshoot processing issues and conduct false positive investigations.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organizational abilities

Multitasking abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in public health or epidemiology

Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Job description

Laboratory Analyst, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

Join our team as a Laboratory Analyst, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Position Overview

The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control aims to eliminate TB as a public health issue in NYC. The Laboratory Analyst will oversee laboratory specimen tracking, troubleshoot processing issues, conduct false-positive investigations, and ensure proper data entry and communication regarding TB results. This role reports to the Surveillance Team Lead and works as part of the Surveillance and Laboratory Coordination Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track all incoming TB laboratory results
• Manage specimen processing routes from ordering provider to labs and into DOHMH systems
• Respond to requests regarding specimen status
• Consult with case managers and providers on results
• Troubleshoot processing issues and liaise with labs
• Conduct false positive investigations
• Coordinate with ECLRS/EDRI teams on data system issues

Preferred Skills

• Strong computer skills and experience with SAS, SQL, R, and/or Python
• Analytical skills and experience working with laboratory data and LIS systems
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in public health or epidemiology with coursework in epidemiology, or a bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience in health data collection and analysis.

Additional Information

NYC residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. The city offers comprehensive benefits, loan forgiveness programs, and flexible work-from-home options depending on the role.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.