The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH), Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is seeking to hire a qualified Laboratory Microbiologist II (LM II). DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: --Performing duties related to laboratory tests and procedures at a complex and technical level on specimens submitted to the laboratory. --Cross training within other sections of the PHL for surge events and as needed. --Training personnel on appropriate test methods and techniques as needed. --Maintaining a program of quality control, participating in a program of quality assurance and taking corrective action when needed. PREFERRED SKILLS: Applicant must possess or be eligible for a Ne York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license as described in Part 58, Article 16 of the New York State Education Law effective September 1, 2006; possess clinical laboratory experience; knowledge of standard infection precaution procedures and clinical testing experience.