Digital Dental Laboratory Technician

Davita Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring a Digital Dental Laboratory Technician for its Dental Medicine program. The role includes overseeing lab operations, supporting faculty in curriculum development, and training students. The technician will leverage their expertise in digital dental technology to ensure quality and efficiency in dental workflows.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 3 years experience in digital dental technology.
• Experience as a laboratory technician in a dental lab.
• Skilled in digital dental laboratory technology.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily tasks at the Georges E. Sara Digital Dentistry Center.
• Training students and employees on new dental technology.
• Design and fabricate dental guides and prostheses.

Skills

Scanning

CAD / CAM Design

3D Printing

Milling

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's Degree in Digital Technology

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Dental Medicine

Dental Technology Certification (CDT)

Master's Degree in Dental Technician (MDT)

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Laboratory Tech

Department

Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Digital Dental Laboratory Technician within the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).

The Digital Laboratory Technician will support Rutgers School of Dental Medicine's Digital Dentistry program, focusing on production and education. In this role, the Digital Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Georges E. Sara Digital Dentistry Center and other school laboratories related to digital dental workflow. Additionally, the Digital Laboratory Technician will also assist in developing digital dental curriculum and a sustainable model for the Center. This role also includes responsibility for equipment and purchase recommendations and maintenance; research functions; project proposal preparation; and the actual design and performance of complex research experiments. Moreover, this position would instruct employees and students on operation of laboratory equipment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Serve as the working laboratory technician overseeing the daily tasks of the Georges E. Sara Digital Dentistry Center and other laboratories with digital equipment.
• Provide training in the new dental technology and digital equipment.
• Support the faculty with preparing instructional materials and programs for pre and post-doctoral students as well as with providing instructions of technical components of dental technology.
• Participate in Rutgers School of Dental Medicine's continuing education programs by assisting with curriculum development of digital dental technology. Review cases with dental faculty, pre, and postdoctoral students for furthering educational purpose.
• Design and fabricate surgical guides for residents at the school.
• Follow the dental faculty, pre, and postdoctoral student provider's instructions via dental prescription(s) to produce dental restoration, fixed, and removable dental prostheses utilizing digital software and CAD / CAM technology. Ensure that dental cases are scanned, designed, and manufactured for patients with accuracy. Send digital files ( STL ) out to be manufactured from another laboratory as needed.
• Ensure that the Georges E. Sara Digital Dentistry Center is prepared to receive and/or create digital scans for dental faculty, pre/postdoctoral students, and technicians without delay. Evaluate the quality of the scans and produce 3D printed casts as needed. Implement and maintain protocols for quality assurance and quality control of digitally fabricated prostheses. Participate in laboratory procedures related to the digital dental technology.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 27S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 76438.00

Mid Range Salary 91919.00

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 109279.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree and three (3) years of experience in digital technology.
• In lieu of a degree combination of education and direct experience in digital dental technology totaling 2 years may be considered.
• Previous experience working as a laboratory technician within a dental laboratory.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must be skilled in the application of digital dental laboratory technology, specifically scanning, CAD / CAM design, 3D printing, and milling.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Advanced degree in Dental Medicine or related fields.
• Certificate in Dental Technology ( CDT ). Master's Degree in Dental Technician ( MDT ).
• Experience in instructing and training students in dental programs, specifically in digital dental technology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Ability to lift approximately 20 pounds, ability to stand for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Dental laboratory environment.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST1008

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 05/06/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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