Receiving Chemist, Olympic Analytical Laboratory

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

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Laboratory Support role in Los Angeles, CA. The position involves receiving and processing urine and non-biological specimens, performing routine testing, and maintaining meticulous records.

You will prepare and ship urine collection kits and ensure accurate documentation. The work requires adherence to SOPs, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately use laboratory equipment such as pipettes, pH meters, refractometers, and balances.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling specimens and documentation.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, aliquot, process, and store specimens per SOPs and procedures.
• Perform routine lab tests including immunoassay screening and pH and specific gravity measurements.
• Prepare and ship urine collection kits and maintain shipping documents.
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual records of specimens and activities.
• Ensure receiving/processing areas stay organized, clean, and compliant with standards.
• Assist with inventory management and distribution of lab supplies.

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 11:30am – 8:00pm

Posted Date

10/27/2026

Salary Range: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33376

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Job 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

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.