Laboratory Associate I - New York City, NY : Job Details

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times

Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community

Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity

Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality

Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is searching for qualified candidates who will be responsible for the following tasks but are not limited to the following:

* Take custody of, store, count, and track FDA regulated reference samples.

* Purchase, manage, track, store, maintain and distribute supplies and equipment agencywide.

* Checking materials received against invoices and note breakage or discrepancies in quantity; also take supplies from storage to fill requisitions, lift and carry supplies when necessary.

* Performing annual inventory for reporting purposes.

* Stocking shelves and reporting supply shortages to assigned supervisor.

* Maintaining records and preparing reports.

* Loading and unloading items at storeroom and at the various points of pick-up, delivery and/or distribution.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent and:

1. One year of appropriate full-time experience or training in a biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory; or

2. Eight credits, including laboratory coursework, in biology, chemistry, or medical technology, from an accredited college or university; or

3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of (1) and (2) above. However all candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

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, 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.