Associate Chemist

Associate Chemist The Associate Chemist will play an integral role in laboratory testing and responding to public health threats, including but not limited to COVID-19, vaccine preventable diseases, HIV, Legionella as well as respiratory, foodborne, and waterborne disease outbreaks. This is an excellent opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with local, state, federal, and academic partners. The Associate Chemist/ Assistant Supervisor will primarily work within the Water Chemistry Unit at the Public Health Laboratory (PHL). The unit performs testing of drinking water for general water quality parameters including anions, TDS, turbidity, alkalinity, and conductivity. Job duties and responsibilities include: supervising, hiring, training, and evaluating the performance of laboratory staff and trainees; analyzing, coordinating, supervising, and managing daily laboratory operations and during outbreak events; planning, preparing, and supervising laboratory services relating to regulatory standards and organization's policies; prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work to optimize operational service; ensuring all regulatory and safety standards are followed and serving as a resource for accreditation compliance; managing laboratory purchase of inventory, storage, and supplies usage; assisting the Unit Chief and/or Director with laboratory activities and operations; participating in cross-training program within PHL to assist with routine and surge events; helping establish or modify technical and non-technical procedures as needed; performing high and moderate complexity laboratory testing and procedures on clinical and environmental specimens submitted to the PHL; generating and releasing reports, maintaining records, and performing tasks related to laboratory testing; maintaining a program of quality control, participating in a program of quality assurance, and taking corrective action when needed. Why you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: 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 and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. 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 and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Commitment to Equity: 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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. New York City | Jobs