Dental Lab Technician - Ceramist at Modern Dental Laboratories Washington DC

Comunidade Metodista; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

8 paid holidays

Flexible hours

Career advancement

Latest technology

Job summary

MicroDental Laboratories/Modern Dental Laboratory USA in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Dental Ceramist to produce high-end anterior and posterior restorations with porcelain to metal, Emax, Zirconia and implants. Start-to-finish ceramics expertise is essential.

Responsibilities include building, contouring, glazing, shade matching, and meeting tight deadlines while delivering esthetic, consistent results for our dentist customers. A minimum of 3 years in porcelain layering is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in porcelain layering, contouring, and finishing of ceramic restorations
• Knowledge of dental lab products, materials, terminology, and techniques preferred
• High level of attention to detail with exceptional quality standards
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent hand/eye coordination
• Ability to utilize magnification goggles for extended periods of time
• Team player with willingness to learn new responsibilities
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing the esthetics that our customers have come to expect
• Responsible for building, contouring, and glazing of high end anterior and posterior restorations including porcelain to metal, Emax, Zirconia and implant restorations
• Start-to-finish proficiency in Ceramics: build-up, grind-in, contour and full anatomy
• Ability to produce artistic, esthetic, and consistent, high-quality porcelain work for smile design cases
• Ability to create custom shades and meet tight deadlines
• All other duties as assigned or as otherwise required

Skills

Porcelain layering

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Team collaboration

Magnification usage

Ceramics esthetics

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Dental Lab Technician - Ceramist job at Modern Dental Laboratories. Washington DC.

MicroDental Laboratories is a world-class, rapidly growing, global company with strong benefit packages and great long-term stability. We operate in over 25 locations in North America as both MicroDental Laboratories and Modern Dental Laboratory USA. With our focus on Quality, Value, and Legendary Customer Care, our Centers are devoted to building strong and last relationships with our dentists and their team members. We are looking for a determined, high energy, well-organized individual for the position of Dental Ceramist to join our company.

*Qualified candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience are eligible for a sign on bonus of $1000, after 120 days of continuous employment.*

Our Company has the following to offer:

• Excellent compensation plan with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, short/long term disability, 401(k), vacation (new hires will earn 10 days each year) and 8 paid holidays


• Flexible working hours


• Career advancement opportunities


• Investments in the latest technology


• Exclusively focused in cosmetic, implant and digital design for fixed prosthodontics

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing the esthetics that our customers have come to expect


• Responsible for building, contouring, and glazing of high end anterior and posterior restorations including porcelain to metal, Emax, Zirconia and implant restorations


• Start-to-finish proficiency in Ceramics: build-up, grind-in, contour and full anatomy


• Ability to produce artistic, esthetic, and consistent, high-quality porcelain work for smile design cases


• Ability to create custom shades and meet tight deadlines


• All other duties as assigned or as otherwise required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental lab products, materials, terminology, and techniques preferred


• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in porcelain layering, contouring, and finishing of ceramic restorations


• High level of attention to detail with exceptional quality standards


• Strong communication skills


• Excellent hand/eye coordination


• Ability to utilize magnification goggles for extended periods of time


• Team player is a must with willingness to learn new responsibilities


• High School diploma or equivalent required

Additional Information

*Qualified candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience are eligible for a sign on bonus of $1000, after 120 days of continuous employment.*

*All new hires will be required to pass our standard employee background check*

MicroDental Laboratories and Modern Dental Laboratory USA are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship status.