R&D Dental Materials Technician — Product Development

ADTO; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits

RRSP matching

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Argen Canada is seeking a Research & Development Technician, Product Development to support the development, testing, and validation of innovative dental materials and digital dentistry solutions. This hands-on role combines advanced dental laboratory expertise with product evaluation, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will fabricate zirconia crowns, perform shade matching, run product testing, document results, and work with Business Development, R&D,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ceramic and esthetic restorations, including zirconia finishing.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, digital design, 3D printing, dental photography, or colour measurement technologies.
• Strong shade matching skills and an eye for esthetics.
• Knowledge of contemporary dental laboratory workflows and zirconia materials.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and process zirconia crowns and other dental samples, including finishing, staining, characterization, and glazing.
• Perform shade matching and esthetic evaluations with exceptional attention to colour, translucency, and detail.
• Execute product testing, workflow studies, and validation activities.
• Identify technical issues, investigate potential root causes, and communicate observations with supporting evidence.
• Operate and troubleshoot dental laboratory equipment, including CAD/CAM systems, mills, furnaces, cameras, and 3D printers.
• Coordinate with vendors and external partners to resolve equipment, software, material, or workflow issues.
• Document test methods, observations, photographs, and results with accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with Business Development, R&D, Operations, and Technical Support teams on product development initiatives.
• Contribute technical content, images, samples, and workflow guidance for sales enablement and training materials.

Skills

Ceramic restorations

Shade matching

Esthetic dentistry

Dental laboratory workflows

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Dental photography

Color measurement

Job description

Argen Canada is seeking a Research & Development Technician, Product Development to support the development, testing, and validation of innovative dental materials and digital dentistry solutions. This hands-on role combines advanced dental laboratory expertise with product evaluation, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will fabricate zirconia crowns, perform shade matching, run product testing, document results, and work with Business Development, R&D,