Lab Operations Lead: Sample Intake & Process Improvement

Uclahealthcareers; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory (OAL) is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the team handling sample receiving, accessioning, labeling verification, aliquoting, storage, and chain-of-custody documentation. The role emphasizes operational excellence, workflow coordination, and staff training to maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Key duties include implementing improvements, supporting new procedures and technologies, and fostering a collaborative customer-focused

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide leadership to staff responsible for specimen receipt, accessioning, labeling verification, aliquoting, storage, chain-of-custody documentation, and transfer of samples to testing areas.

Job description

The UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory (OAL) is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the team handling sample receiving, accessioning, labeling verification, aliquoting, storage, and chain-of-custody documentation. The role emphasizes operational excellence, workflow coordination, and staff training to maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Key duties include implementing improvements, supporting new procedures and technologies, and fostering a collaborative customer-focused