Water Microbiology Supervisor - Public Health Lab (NYC)

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) invites applications for a Supervisor in the Environmental Sciences Section within the Public Health Laboratory. The role emphasizes oversight of laboratory testing for drinking and environmental samples, ensuring quality control and safety across the unit.

The position focuses on supervising staff, coordinating investigations during outbreaks, and collaborating with local, state, and federal partners to advance NYC public health goals.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant physical, biological, environmental science or public health field.
• Experience supervising staff in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with public health laboratory testing and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, assign work, and evaluate staff in the Water Microbiology Unit.
• Investigate public health outbreaks and analyze test results with partners.
• Identify new technologies and improve laboratory processes.
• Communicate results effectively with internal and external partners.
• Maintain quality assurance programs and safety policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

BSL2 pathogen work

PCR techniques

Data interpretation

Environmental/clinical lab

Education

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

Doctorate degree in appropriate field

Job description

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) invites applications for a Supervisor in the Environmental Sciences Section within the Public Health Laboratory. The role emphasizes oversight of laboratory testing for drinking and environmental samples, ensuring quality control and safety across the unit.

The position focuses on supervising staff, coordinating investigations during outbreaks, and collaborating with local, state, and federal partners to advance NYC public health goals.