NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 5 hours ago
Lab Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $61K/yr
1+ years expThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers. They are seeking a Laboratory Associate Level II to support the Distribution Laboratory in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing essential laboratory support for sample processing and analysis.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Assisting in the Distribution Laboratory’s chemistry washroom and microbiology media preparation room
Assisting in tasks including washing laboratory glassware by machine and by hand
Sterilizing of biological waste and sampling processing materials using autoclaves
Cleaning of tables and other working surfaces
Performing sample delivery for analysis
Maintaining laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, washers, and distilled water systems
Assisting in basic laboratory support tasks, such as performing water quality analyses, preparing sample processing materials, reagents, and media, collecting materials from lab sections, data entry, records management, labeling, filing, storing and distributing laboratory supplies and equipment
Qualification
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
Ability to clean and prepare sample processing materials and work surfaces and maintain instruments
Good reading and writing skills
Ability to follow instructions according to standard operating procedures
Ability to multitask
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Preferred
Basic computer skills preferred with the ability to perform simple tasks such as: data entry, responding to and writing emails, tracking material inventory electronically
Strong communication skills are desirable
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Camardella
Senior Advisor to Chief Financial Officer for NYC DEP
Suneydis Martinez
Chief of Staff to Deputy CFO
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