Laboratory Helper II

OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER CITYWIDE JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Civil Service Title : Laboratory Helper

Level : II

Title Code No :

Office Title : Laboratory Helper

Work Location : East 26th Street, NYC

Division / Work Unit : Forensic Biology

Number of Positions : 1

Hours / Shift : Thirty-five hours over a seven day period; may work evenings and a rotating weekend day.

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.

We exist to provide answers in support of families, victims and community during times of profound need.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is searching for qualified candidates who will endeavor to exemplify its core values of integrity, dedication and putting the agency first.

Under the general supervision, selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks but are not limited to the following :

• Maintain and distribute supplies and equipment in labs, bio-vestibules, and offices
• Input inventory into the Forensic Biology Inventory Database; submit monthly count for Staples and Spend Map requisitions
• Monitor QA / QC Database and fulfill these laboratory requests in a timely manner and reach out to analysts by phone or email if questions arise about certain items
• Maintain inventory of all supplies and equipment, notify supervisor of low stock items in timely manner to allow sufficient time for ordering and keep stock rooms neat and organized
• Receive deliveries from receiving department, check merchandise against packing slips to verify accuracy and note any breakage, missing or back-ordered items - notify supervisor of any problems in order to make arrangements with vendor, if necessary.

Notify QA for proper storage of chemicals / perishables. Enter deliveries into QA / QC database

• Assist with escorting vendors around building to service and maintain laboratory equipment
• Maintain all Xerox and printers for F-Bio offices and lab areas refill paper, check toner, submit work request for repairs
• Prepare unused or outdated equipment for salvage, photograph, and document for pickup.
• Distribute interoffice mail and case files between floors daily; check mailboxes 3 times daily
• Transport freezers and refrigerators to and from labs for maintenance
• Other duties as assigned.

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.