Coordinator of Validation and Verification, Bureau Public Health Laboratory

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The NYC Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is one of the largest local public health laboratories in the United States where employees contribute to the health and safety of NYC residents by providing clinical and environmental laboratory testing services.

PHL is committed to its mission to safeguard the health of all NYC residents by providing quality laboratory testing services that support the priorities of DOHMH and its community partners to prevent and respond to clinical and environmental public health concerns. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Public Health Laboratory, seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Coordinator of Validation and Verification.

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• Functions as the coordinator of validations/verification.
• Coordinates activities for the verification/validation of new assays with the different sections and units at the NYC PHL.
• Assists in coordinating the research efforts of the agency with research projects in other agencies or institutions (e.g. Wadsworth Center, CDC).
• Studies and evaluates literature for the implementation of new assays in the laboratory. Writes papers on research results or findings for publication.
• Participates in the implementation of the assays to provide a rapid laboratory response to biological threats and maintain LRN-B laboratory capacity.
• Is a subject matter expert in microbiological and molecular testing techniques for emerging pathogens to provide a rapid laboratory response to biological threats.
• Support maintaining LRN-B laboratory capacity.
• Assists in the coordination of an emergency response and the analytical testing of specimens during surge events.

• Possess (or eligibility for) a Clinical Laboratory Director Certificate of Qualification (CQ) issued by the New York State Education Department.
• PhD in the biological sciences/microbiology/virology field with extensive experience in the technical and administrative operations of a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory.
• Knowledge of generally accepted standards of laboratory performance.

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• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Benefits: additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Benefits: a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Benefits: a tax-deferred savings program and
• Benefits: a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy:
  Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

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.,…