Receiving Chemist, Olympic Analytical Laboratory

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory is seeking a Receiving Chemist to process thousands of specimens annually. You will accession, aliquot, and store samples, perform immunoassay screening and pH measurements, and manage documentation following SOPs.

The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and flexibility for overtime as needed. Applicants should be proficient with pipettes, pH meters, refractometers, and balances, and maintain compliant laboratory operations and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately use laboratory equipment and follow SOPs.
• High attention to detail and precise record-keeping.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Experience in receiving, accessioning, and processing specimens or similar lab support.
• Strong commitment to quality assurance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process urine and non-biological specimens.
• Accession, aliquot, process, and store specimens per SOPs.
• Perform routine tests including immunoassay screening and pH measurements.
• Prepare and ship urine collection kits and required shipping docs.
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual records of specimens and activities.
• Keep receiving/processing areas organized and compliant with standards.
• Assist with inventory management and lab supply distribution.

Skills

Laboratory operations

SOP adherence

Detail-oriented

Overtime flexibility

Documentation accuracy

Tools

Pipettes

pH meters

Refractometers

Balances

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.

As a Receiving Chemist at the UCLA Olympic Lab, your primary duties include:

• Receive and process several thousand urine and non-biological specimens annually.
• Receive, accession, aliquot, process, and store specimens in accordance with detailed written procedures and established protocols.
• Perform routine laboratory testing, including immunoassay screening for various substances, pH measurements using dipsticks and pH meters, and specific gravity measurements using a refractometer.
• Prepare and ship urine collection kits and complete all required shipping documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual records of specimens and laboratory activities.
• Ensure the receiving and processing areas remain organized, clean, and compliant with laboratory standards.
• Assist with inventory management and laboratory supply distribution as needed.

Salary Range: $30.12/hour - $35.92/hour

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately use laboratory equipment, including pipettes, pH meters, refractometers, balances, and related instrumentation.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when handling specimens and documentation.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
• Experience in laboratory operations, specimen receiving, accessioning, sample handling, quality assurance, compliance activities, or a comparable laboratory support environment - highly preferred