Doping Control Officer I or II; DCO I or II

Doping Control Officer I or II (DCO I or DCO II)

USADA is seeking a dedicated and driven person to help our organization fulfill its mission to  Stand with athletes to champion their right to clean sport, inspire true and healthy sport, and promote the integrity of sport.  This is an incredibly exciting time to join Team USADA, as we continue to grow our Anti-Doping program and work to support major international competitions such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2026 (Milan), and 2028 (Los Angeles).

New team members will have the chance to help ensure USADA is well-positioned in the near and long term for these opportunities as we look to the future with our efforts to protect clean athletes. With the 2028 Games on domestic soil, there will also be opportunities and growth potential over the years for USADA team members to underpin the organizing committee’s commitment to a clean Games.

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

DC Ops Manager & Asst Manager

N/A

15-20 tests annually

Must reside within 50 miles

For candidates that have a phlebotomy credential not identified in the list of requirements, you can explore options through the American Certification Agency (ACA) to have your credential transferred if your training and experience meet standards. Please note this is not a guarantee and you’ll want to inquire with the ACA to confirm. A valid and current phlebotomy certification that meets USADA's criteria is required in order to be eligible for this role.

Responsible for sample collection from athletes. Tasks performed by the Doping Control Officer (DCO) include preparation for, execution of and post-collection administration as it relates to Doping Control both at events and in the out-of-competition setting. DCOs are the field facing representatives of USADA. The primary objective of the DCO is to conduct Doping Control throughout the United States, under direction of the Doping Control Operations team, for Olympic, Paralympic, and Client Services testing teams, in support of USADA’s mission and vision.

The DCO works with the HQ team to uphold USADA’s goals of creating and maintaining a fair and healthy environment for all athletes. The role will include both local and national travel to conduct Doping Control assignments.

The following job expectations, responsibilities, and qualifications apply to both the DCO I and DCO II positions, however, in order to qualify for a DCO II level, one must have a valid phlebotomy credential in good standing, as further outlined below. A DCO II is able to serve as a doping control officer that can draw blood.

• Conduct sample collection sessions in support of the testing programs for the Olympic/Paralympic, and Client Services testing teams, as well as on behalf of other agencies, when requested by USADA.
• Accept, plan and manage doping control assignments, in accordance with the minimum requirements of the WADA/International Standards, and any minimum criteria established by USADA.
• Execute logistics aspects as they relate to the doping control process to facilitate successful completion of missions.
• Conduct doping control, including processing of Samples, in accordance with USADA’s protocols and procedures, and in accordance with the WADA Code/International Standards.
• Recruit and onboard independent contractors to serve in the capacity of a Chaperone*Chaperones may be required in the event the athlete is a minor and/or if the gender of the DCO is not the same as the gender of the athlete being tested
• Witness sample collection or overseeing the witnessing of the sample collection process.
• Travel (car, plane, train etc.) to various locations to perform sample collections (by the most economical route).
• Ensure accurate documentation/completion of the doping control process.
• Ship and submit processed Samples to the specified WADA certified laboratory.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of new doping control officers.
• Accountable to the most current version(s) of the DCO Manual, sample collection. documentation and…