Dental Laboratory Technician

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Dental Lab Technician to support faculty and students in educational labs and learning centers. The role involves fabricating and repairing dental devices using various materials and CAD/CAM technology, while supervising safe operation of equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years of related lab experience; an Associate’s degree in Dental Technology is preferred and a certificate is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as GED/HSED).
• 2 years of related dental or dental lab experience.
• Preferred: Certificate in Dental Laboratory Technology.
• Associates degree in Dental Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads prescriptions or specifications and examines models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
• Fabricates, alters, or repairs dental devices such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, or appliances.
• Utilizes materials such as metal, plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes and pours materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatuses.
• Operates CAD/CAM systems and 3D printers and traditional hand tools.
• Scans dental models to create digital files and instructs workers to use equipment or perform procedures.
• Meets with dental provider or patients to discuss dental appliances.

Skills

Accuracy under pressure

Safety minded

Customer service

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Quality commitment

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in Dental Technology

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

3D printers

Traditional hand tools

Job description

DENTISTRY-BUILDING SUPPORT SER (IN-DSBL-IUINA)

The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

The Dental Lab Technician monitors and provides support to faculty and students in educational resource facility (such as laboratory, learning/technology center, etc.) in support of educational and learning outcomes.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Operates various instruments and/or machinery, assists students using permitted equipment, and provides instruction, training, and oversight for safe operation
• Implements a preventive maintenance program that will keep equipment ready for instructional and research project utilization
• Cleans, maintains, and properly stores all equipment and supplies
• Keeps area(s) cleaned and organized
• Assists students and/or faculty with safely and properly operating equipment, tools, etc.

General Responsibilities

• Reads prescriptions or specifications and examines models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed
• Fabricates, alters, or repairs dental devices, such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, or appliances for straightening teeth
• Utilizes a variety of materials such as metal, plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatuses
• Operates traditional hand tools and modern digital technologies such as Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems and 3D printers
• Scans dental models to create digital files. Instructs workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures
• Meets with dental provider or patients to discuss dental appliances

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Associates degree in Dental Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of related dental or dental lab experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Certificate in Dental Laboratory Technology

Skills

Required

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Demonstrated customer service skillsPerforms work independently with minimal supervision
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IU School of Dentistry

Indianapolis, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

$23.00 - 25.00 per hour based on experience and internal equity

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Dentistry

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