Dental Lab Technician

Dental Lab Technician This position completes all laboratory phases for fabricationand/or repair of various dental laboratory products, including butnot limited to dentures, partials, repairs/relines, crown andbridge work. Ensures highest quality, timely processing of all workorders, follows lab prescriptions, and customization ofprostheses. As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected toform positive and productive relationships with peers, students,and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISEstandards of the organization. You are expected to encourage andfoster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients,students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. Learn more about the great benefits of working forUniversity of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget. Responsibilities Be a contributing member to the Prosthodontic team by promotingeffective communication among all clinic disciplines andencouraging students to be better. Works under minimal supervision. Organizes his/her work such that the production value is oflesser cost than competing local laboratory's productioncosts Must be proficient with computers. Windows experience preferredas data entry/administrative tasks may be assigned. This position is primarily a clinical production position withmild educational requirements, with potential for needs inresearch. As such, this position may take on various "service"forms depending on needs of the Section of Prosthodontics asdetermined by the Section Head of Prosthodontics, these "service"forms include, but are not limited to: Production Services: Denture (complete and partial) productionas well as crown and bridge. The incumbent is expected to maintainproduction at the "high range". This includes same day relines,repairs, etc. CAD/CAM design knowledge and digital workflow is required. Educational Services: it is imperative that the fabrication ofquality prosthetics in an academic institution include a minoramount of dialogue with the student/faculty fabricating aprosthetic with the incumbent. Education in Quality Assurance (QA): The incumbent may be askedto assess the quality of student work. Research Services: research is a primary mission of theuniversity, and the incumbent's knowledge is unique and highlyvaluable. The incumbent has the status of an expert inprosthodontics, and therefore his or her knowledge and intuitionwhen contributed to the general body of knowledge is of immensevalue to the University. As such, it is of value for the incumbentto be able to provide research services. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience). Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels: Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Experience with CAD/CAM dental design software and digitalworkflows preferred. Prior experience in an academic ormulti-specialty clinical laboratory setting is a plus. Special Instructions Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Flexible schedule. 20 hours per week,determined upon hire. Department: 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $35,000 - $40,000 Close Date: 11/06/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.