Public Health Laboratory Specialist
4 days ago
About the Role: We are seeking two qualified candidates to serve as Associate Laboratory Microbiologist II, playing integral roles in laboratory testing and responding to public health threats, including but not limited to COVID-19, vaccine preventable diseases, HIV, Legionella as well as respiratory, foodborne, and waterborne disease outbreaks.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate the performance of laboratory staff and trainees.
- Analyze, coordinate, supervise, and manage daily laboratory operations and during outbreak events.
- Plan, prepare, and supervise laboratory services relating to regulatory standards and organization's policies.
- Prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor work to optimize operational service.
- Ensure all regulatory and safety standards are followed and serves as a resource for accreditation compliance.
- Manage laboratory purchase of inventory, storage, and supplies usage.
- Assist the Unit Chief and/or Director with laboratory activities and operations.
- Participate in cross-training program within PHL to assist with routine and surge events.
- Help establish or modify technical and non-technical procedures as needed.
- Perform high and moderate complexity laboratory testing and procedures on clinical and environmental specimens submitted to the PHL.
- Generate and release reports, maintain records, and perform tasks related to laboratory testing.
- Maintain a program of quality control, participating in a program of quality assurance, and taking corrective action when needed.
Requirements: To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. A 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
2. Ninety college credits from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by either (a) or (b) below, and one year of laboratory experience at the technologist level in the appropriate laboratory specialty or specialties.
Salary and Benefits: This position offers a competitive salary of approximately $85,000 per year, plus excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Culture: At NYC DOHMH, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.
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