Lab Operations Lead: Optical Quality & Efficiency

VisionWorks; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible bonuses

Equity

Commissions

Job summary

VisionWorks in the United States is seeking a full-time Lab Operations Associate to oversee lab activities ensuring eyewear is accurate to prescription and delivered as promised under the 7 Point Quality Check standard. The role emphasizes training, calibration, inventory control, and cost management to support store profitability.

Ideal candidates have up to five years of related experience, HS diploma or GED, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• One to five years of related experience required.
• Optical preferred.
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience.
• Must demonstrate practical application of optical theory and math.
• Must meet all Lab Certification requirements.
• Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand written procedures, hazardous warning, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist GM with training all lab staff on equipment and Lab Certification Program.
• Verify calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and lens inventory procedures.
• Meet job completion requirements per quality standards for
• Assist GM in controlling store-level expenses to maximize store profit, including lab supplies and training hours.
• Maintain appropriate levels of lenses and lab supplies to ensure prompt customer service and monitor inventory shrinkage.
• Perform regular equipment maintenance and address malfunctions.
• Follow safety guidelines, hazardous materials handling and waste disposal.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

HS diploma or GED

Optical preferred

Tools

Lab equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

VisionWorks in the United States is seeking a full-time Lab Operations Associate to oversee lab activities ensuring eyewear is accurate to prescription and delivered as promised under the 7 Point Quality Check standard. The role emphasizes training, calibration, inventory control, and cost management to support store profitability.

Ideal candidates have up to five years of related experience, HS diploma or GED, and strong English communication skills.