Public Health Lab Team Lead — Data, Compliance & Impact

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Health insurance

Public pension

Worksite Wellness

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a City Research Scientist to lead the Central Laboratory Services Unit. You will supervise staff, coordinate investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance for specimen submission.

The role requires advanced degrees or equivalent research experience, strong data handling, and collaboration with internal and external partners. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental sciences or public health.
• Doctorate with 1 year supervisory/research experience or equivalent.
• Master's with 3 years of full-time research experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data and prepare complex reports; maintain records and assist in coordinating research.
• Conduct investigations regarding specimen metadata with internal and external partners.
• Oversee problem resolution with submitted specimens and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership ability

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental science or public health

Doctorate degree in physical, biological, environmental or social science with 1 year supervisory/research experience

Master's degree with 3 years of responsible full-time research experience

Tools

MS Office

LIS systems

Job description

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a City Research Scientist to lead the Central Laboratory Services Unit. You will supervise staff, coordinate investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance for specimen submission.

The role requires advanced degrees or equivalent research experience, strong data handling, and collaboration with internal and external partners. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.