TB Control Team Lead & Environmental Health Research

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

The City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a City Research Scientist to lead TB surveillance and environmental infection control programs across facilities. The role directs multidisciplinary teams, oversees testing protocols, analyzes airborne mitigation technologies, and guides outbreak investigations.

The incumbent publishes findings and advances statewide practices. Applicants should possess advanced degrees in relevant sciences and substantial supervisory or research

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in an appropriate field (physical, biological, environmental science or public health).
• Doctorate + 1 year supervisory/administrative or 3 years research experience or equivalent required; minimum master's and 2 years of specified experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the Tuberculin Skin Testing surveillance unit to meet objectives.
• Lead Environmental Affairs Unit activities and respiratory protection testing.
• Oversee TB infection control devices, environmental controls, and ventilation standards.

Education

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

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

Job description

The City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a City Research Scientist to lead TB surveillance and environmental infection control programs across facilities. The role directs multidisciplinary teams, oversees testing protocols, analyzes airborne mitigation technologies, and guides outbreak investigations.

The incumbent publishes findings and advances statewide practices. Applicants should possess advanced degrees in relevant sciences and substantial supervisory or research