Laboratory Microbiologist , Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

Our mission 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 of more than 200 laboratory professionals, research scientists, safety experts, fellows, trainers, interns and volunteers as they continue to make history at the world's first municipal public health laboratory.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH), Public Health Laboratory is seeking to hire licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist for the Laboratory Microbiologist II position.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited to:

*Conducts routine and complex test on clinical specimens, and environmental samples. *Perform BSL3 testing of foods suspected to contain select agents (such as Bacillus anthracis and Yersinia pestis) that may be associated with investigated incidents of bioterrorism. *Processing samples submitted by law enforcement for biothreat agent testing in the BSL-3 using LRN microbiological/ molecular testing for BT agents. *Serves on the BTRL after hours on-call schedule and is considered a first responder by the PHL. *Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities. *Follows OSH safety guidelines. *Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and performs quality control procedures. *Participates in cross-training program at PHL for outbreak events as needed. *Maintains laboratory inventory supplies. *Performs other duties as required. *Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.

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 7,

• Possess clinical laboratory experience; knowledge of standard infection precaution procedures and clinical testing experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in the biological, chemical, or physical sciences or medical technology, and one year of experience as a microbiologist performing at the technician or higher level in a clinical or environmental laboratory setting; or
• An associate degree in medical technology, or sixty college credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) including six credits in mathematics and six credits in either chemistry or biology and three years of experience as described in “1” above; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization plus any combination of college education and experience described in “1" or “2” above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for each 30 semester credits of college education which includes at least 3 credits in mathematics and at least 3 credits in either chemistry or biology. However, all candidates must have at least one year of acceptable experience as described in “1” above.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.