Laboratory Associate

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE LABORATORY ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division / Program Summary :

The Division of Disease Controls 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.

Position Summary :

The Laboratory Associate will work in our Central Accessioning Unit. The Laboratory Associate will receive sort and enter specimens into appropriate systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• 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).
• Use the Laboratory Information System to perform data entry queries and test results entry.
• Maintain laboratory inventory supplies and equipment using the PHL inventory system or alternative system when implemented.
• Participate in cross training program within PHL to assist with routine and surge events.
• Required to participate in urgent tests during off-hours as needed.
• Retrieve and assist in shipping specimens and samples to the CDC and other partners for additional testing and projects.
• Maintain a program of quality control participate in a program of quality assurance and take corrective action when needed.

Why you should work for us :

oa premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.

oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union / benefit fund.

oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

oa tax-deferred savings program and

oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

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!

Commitment to Equity :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

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 at or .

LABORATORY ASSOCIATE - 21512

Qualifications :

High school diploma or its equivalent and :

1. One year of appropriate full-time experience or training in a biological chemical or clinical laboratory; or

2. Eight credits including laboratory coursework in biology chemistry or medical technology from an accredited college or university; or

3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of (1) and (2) above. However all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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