NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 day ago
Laboratory Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $59K/yr
1+ years expThe NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to safeguarding the health of New Yorkers. The Laboratory Associate will work in the Central Accessioning Unit to receive, sort, and enter specimens while performing various laboratory testing and procedures on clinical and environmental specimens.
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
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. However all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
Preferred
Experience in a clinical or environmental diagnostic testing laboratory
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.
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.
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a Hospital & Health Care company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jose Ortiz
Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Anderson
CFO/Deputy Commissioner
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