Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
- Employer
- The City of New York
- Location
- New York, Iowa, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 27, 2021
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- Sector
- Government
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Other
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
Business Title Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
Civil Service Title ASSOCIATE LABORATORY MICROBIOL
Title Classification Competitive
Job Category Health
Career Level Experienced (non-manager)
Work Location 455 First Ave., N.Y.
Division/Work Unit
# of Positions 1
Title Code No 21514
Level 02
Proposed Salary Range $ 71,686.00 - $ 89,640.00 (Annual)
As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
The mission of the Public Health Laboratory is to safeguard the health of all New York City residents by providing quality laboratory testing services that address the needs of the NYC DOHMH and its community partners to prevent and respond to clinical and environmental public health concerns. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and continue to make history at the world's first municipal public health laboratory. This position is part of the Biothreat Response testing team and molecular core team. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is seeking to hire an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Level II to serve as a supervisor to lead the tick molecular surveillance testing.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
* Supervise, train, discipline and evaluate the performance of laboratory staff and trainees for proficiency and competency.
*Analyze, coordinate, and manage daily laboratory operations and during outbreak events.
* Develop, implements and enforce policies and procedures to support laboratory safety, efficiency and quality control.
* Assist laboratory chief in establishing or modifying technical procedures.
* Maintain inventory and purchase of supplies, equipment and/or reagents.
* As needed, perform duties related to laboratory tests and procedures at a highly complex technical level on specimens submitted to the laboratory.
* Ensure laboratory is following the PHL, local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
* Ensure all regulatory and safety standards are followed and serves as a resource for accreditation compliance.
* Coordinate the setting up of the new tick surveillance testing in StarLIMS and work with PHL LIS and the Vector Control group to add this test to their system to electronically send orders and receive results from StarLIMS.
* Review test results and releases reports, keeping records, and performing tasks related to laboratory testing.
* Participate in cross-training program within PHL.
* Perform and/or oversee of administrative functions in the laboratory.
* Maintain 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.
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.
(a) For those whose training was completed prior to September 15, 1963: a total of at least 24 credits in chemistry and biology courses combined, including at least nine credits in chemistry, of which six credits must be in inorganic chemistry; and including at least 12 credits in biology courses
pertinent to the medical sciences.
(b) For those whose training was completed after September 15, 1963: 16 credits in chemistry courses acceptable towards a major in chemistry, including at least six credits in inorganic chemistry; and 16 credits in biology courses acceptable towards a major in biology; and three credits in mathematics.
Preferred Skills
Applicant must possess or be eligible for a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License as described in Article 165 of the New York State Education law effective September 23, 2008. Possess clinical laboratory experience. Knowledge of standard infection precaution procedures and testing experience.
Employees must maintain a New York State (NYS) Laboratory Technologist license for the duration of employment.
Additional Information
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:
Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
• A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver's license.
• Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
• Current Resume
Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting's "Minimum Qualification Requirements" section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.
If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.
**LOAN FORGIVENESS
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
"FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL"
To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 450708.
We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.
All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is not required **
POSTING DATE 2020/10/23
POST UNTIL 11/30/2021
The City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
Business Title Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
Civil Service Title ASSOCIATE LABORATORY MICROBIOL
Title Classification Competitive
Job Category Health
Career Level Experienced (non-manager)
Work Location 455 First Ave., N.Y.
Division/Work Unit
# of Positions 1
Title Code No 21514
Level 02
Proposed Salary Range $ 71,686.00 - $ 89,640.00 (Annual)
As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
The mission of the Public Health Laboratory is to safeguard the health of all New York City residents by providing quality laboratory testing services that address the needs of the NYC DOHMH and its community partners to prevent and respond to clinical and environmental public health concerns. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and continue to make history at the world's first municipal public health laboratory. This position is part of the Biothreat Response testing team and molecular core team. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is seeking to hire an Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Level II to serve as a supervisor to lead the tick molecular surveillance testing.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
* Supervise, train, discipline and evaluate the performance of laboratory staff and trainees for proficiency and competency.
*Analyze, coordinate, and manage daily laboratory operations and during outbreak events.
* Develop, implements and enforce policies and procedures to support laboratory safety, efficiency and quality control.
* Assist laboratory chief in establishing or modifying technical procedures.
* Maintain inventory and purchase of supplies, equipment and/or reagents.
* As needed, perform duties related to laboratory tests and procedures at a highly complex technical level on specimens submitted to the laboratory.
* Ensure laboratory is following the PHL, local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
* Ensure all regulatory and safety standards are followed and serves as a resource for accreditation compliance.
* Coordinate the setting up of the new tick surveillance testing in StarLIMS and work with PHL LIS and the Vector Control group to add this test to their system to electronically send orders and receive results from StarLIMS.
* Review test results and releases reports, keeping records, and performing tasks related to laboratory testing.
* Participate in cross-training program within PHL.
* Perform and/or oversee of administrative functions in the laboratory.
* Maintain 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.
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.
(a) For those whose training was completed prior to September 15, 1963: a total of at least 24 credits in chemistry and biology courses combined, including at least nine credits in chemistry, of which six credits must be in inorganic chemistry; and including at least 12 credits in biology courses
pertinent to the medical sciences.
(b) For those whose training was completed after September 15, 1963: 16 credits in chemistry courses acceptable towards a major in chemistry, including at least six credits in inorganic chemistry; and 16 credits in biology courses acceptable towards a major in biology; and three credits in mathematics.
Preferred Skills
Applicant must possess or be eligible for a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License as described in Article 165 of the New York State Education law effective September 23, 2008. Possess clinical laboratory experience. Knowledge of standard infection precaution procedures and testing experience.
Employees must maintain a New York State (NYS) Laboratory Technologist license for the duration of employment.
Additional Information
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:
Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
• A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver's license.
• Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
• Current Resume
Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting's "Minimum Qualification Requirements" section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.
If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.
**LOAN FORGIVENESS
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
"FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL"
To Apply
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 450708.
We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.
All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is not required **
POSTING DATE 2020/10/23
POST UNTIL 11/30/2021
The City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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