Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of Public Health Laboratory

Open to permanent title only.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Public Health Laboratory (PHL) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I. This position plays an integral role in laboratory testing and responding to public health threats, including COVID‑19, vaccine‑preventable diseases, HIV, Legionella, and respiratory, foodborne, and waterborne disease outbreaks. This is an excellent opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team and collaborate with local, state, federal, and academic partners.

• Assist lab supervisors with routine laboratory operations and administrative tasks.
• Perform high and moderate complexity laboratory testing and procedures on clinical and environmental specimens submitted to the PHL.
• Use manual and automated methods and specialized instrumentation within the BSL‑2 laboratory and high containment laboratory (BSL‑3).
• Generate reports, keep records, and perform tasks related to laboratory testing.
• Cross‑train in various methods and techniques across PHL to assist with routine and surge events as needed.
• Perform and/or provide oversight of administrative functions in the laboratory.
• Use the Laboratory Information System to perform data entry, queries, and verify testing results.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment using the PHL inventory tracking system or an alternative system when implemented.
• Assist lab supervisors in maintaining a program of quality control, participating in a program of quality assurance, and taking corrective action when needed.
• Maintain and monitor general and unit‑specific program of biosafety and infection control.

• Experience in a clinical or environmental diagnostic testing laboratory.
• Possess or be eligible for a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.

• Loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium‑free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits (subject to union/benefit fund).
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax‑deferred savings program.
• Worksite wellness program.
• Work‑from‑home policy up to two days per week.
• Job security.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health.

We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti‑tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID‑19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity,  or 347‑396‑6549.

ASSOCIATE LABORATORY MICROBIOL – 21514

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in medical technology or in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences, and one year of laboratory experience at the technologist level in the appropriate laboratory specialty or specialties; or
• Ninety college credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by the criteria below, and one year of laboratory experience at the technologist level in the appropriate laboratory specialty or specialties.

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