Laboratory Project Coordinator, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking two Laboratory Project Coordinators to support public health through quality laboratory testing. The role involves data analysis, report generation, and collaboration with various departments. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to contribute to public health initiatives.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs

Comprehensive health insurance plans

Retirement benefits with a public sector pension

Tax-deferred savings options

Work From Home policy (up to two days per week)

Job security and opportunity to contribute to public health

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for Level I; doctorate or master's with experience for Level II.

Responsibilities

• Perform queries and generate reports using electronic databases.
• Evaluate laboratory data and conduct data analyses.
• Assist in operational projects including inventory management.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in physical, biological, environmental sciences, or public health

Tools

Excel

Access

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Laboratory Project Coordinator, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

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Division/Program Description
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 over 100 years of leadership in public health, a team of more than 200 scientific and support staff is 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 public health concerns.

Hiring Rate: $72,190 (Flat Rate)

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Public Health Laboratory seeks to hire two qualified Laboratory Project Coordinators. The mission is to address NYC public health needs through quality laboratory testing for food, clinical, and environmental health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Perform queries and generate reports using electronic databases and laboratory systems to support testing for emerging pathogens such as COVID-19 and Mpox.
• Evaluate laboratory data through cleaning, assembling datasets, and analyzing results to inform purchasing decisions.
• Conduct data analyses using Excel, Access, SAS, or SPSS.
• Participate in research investigations, grants, and special projects related to emerging pathogens.
• Assist in operational projects including inventory management, resource requests, and specimen handling.
• Serve as a liaison among PHL leadership, testing supervisors, and other DOHMH bureaus.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Data analysis skills

Benefits and Work Environment

• Loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs
• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Retirement benefits with a public sector pension
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Work From Home policy (up to two days per week, depending on position)
• Job security and opportunity to contribute to public health

About NYC DOHMH

Established in 1805, NYC DOHMH is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving NYC residents' health through diverse programs and initiatives. Join us to make a difference in public health.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NYC DOHMH is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations. Contact Sye-Eun Ahn at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549 for accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physical, biological, environmental sciences, or public health for Level I.
• For Level II and above: a doctorate or a master's with additional experience, or equivalent education and experience, with specific requirements detailed above.

Additional Information

Probationary period of one year; NYC residency generally required within 90 days of appointment; special provisions for certain city employees.