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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 month ago

Laboratory Associate

All, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents. The Laboratory Associate will work in the Central Accessioning Unit, performing laboratory testing and procedures on clinical and environmental specimens, while maintaining laboratory inventory and participating in quality control programs.

Health Care

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

Qualification

Laboratory testingLaboratory Information SystemQuality controlClinical Technologist licenseBiological laboratory experienceChemical laboratory experienceSoft skills

Required

High school diploma or its equivalent

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

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

A satisfactory equivalent combination of (1) and (2) above

All candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent

Preferred

Experience in a clinical or environmental diagnostic testing laboratory

Possess or be eligible for a New York State Clinical Technologist license as described in Article 16 of the New York State Education Law effective September 23, 2008

Benefits

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

Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

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

A tax-deferred savings program

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.