Laboratory Associate, Bureau of Public Health Clinics - NYC JOBS : Job Details

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics has the mission of improving the sexual health of all New Yorkers. To achieve this, the Bureau provides direct clinic services to people seeking sexual health care, and services to sex partners; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to providers and community groups, conducts research, and develops policies to improve sexual health and wellness. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a Laboratory Associate, Level I. The selected candidate will report to a Lab Associate II and be responsible for performing the phlebotomist duties of drawing several blood tubes per patient and conducting accurate and timely laboratory testing of different specimens. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Perform CLIA waived rapid testing for patients in the limited laboratory.
• Obtain, label, package, and store patient(s) blood specimens appropriately.
• Maintain phlebotomy and laboratory area before and after each use by utilizing infectious and safety control protocols.
• Perform quality control and parallel testing and inventory.
• Participate in internal and external proficiency testing.
• Instrument and equipment maintenance
• Monitor storage and testing areas' temperatures for designated rooms, refrigerators, and incubators.
• Maintain the required laboratory documentation.
• Notify the laboratory technologists/supervisors of any problems that may affect the quality, accuracy, and/or precision of a test result.
• Assist supervisor with other appropriate tasks, as needed.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program.
• 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.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-###-####.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent and:
• One year of appropriate full-time experience or training in a biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory; or
• Eight credits, including laboratory coursework, in biology, chemistry, or medical technology, from an accredited college or university; or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of (1) and (2) above. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

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.

Additional Information:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.