Lab Supervisor, Olympic Analytical Laboratory

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

Description

The UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory (OAL) is one of the world’s largest World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited sports drug-testing facility and one of the leading research institutions in the field of athletic doping. Founded in 1982 by a grant from the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, the UCLA facility was the first U.S. laboratory accredited by the International Olympic Committee.

We are seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the team responsible for sample receiving and accessioning operations. Key duties include:

• 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. - Preproduction of testing
• Coordinate daily workflow activities to ensure timely and accurate sample intake operations.
• Oversee specimen documentation, chain-of-custody processes, sample reconciliation activities, and resolution of operational issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and readiness of receiving supplies, shipping materials, storage areas, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, laboratory safety requirements, and documentation retention policies.
• Identify workflow challenges and implement practical process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.
• Support the implementation of new procedures, technologies, and systems, including training staff on updated workflows and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused work environment that promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Salary Range: $73,000.00/year - $149,600.00/year