Lab Technician

Department Summary

Aspiring to be a community of faculty, staff, students and patients, where a sense of belonging and respect is felt by all, is a culture that's deeply ingrained into our daily actions. And encouraging an environment of engagement and productive dialogue helps to foster our core values of compassion, tolerance, and mutual respect.
Position Summary

The UCLA School of Dentistry is seeking a Lab Technician to support operations within the DDS student laboratory. The incumbent will oversee more than 100 student workstations, ensuring that all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly maintained and available to support student learning. Working closely with the Director of Student Labs, the Lab Technician will help manage the daily operations of the laboratory and ensure a safe, efficient, and productive learning environment.


Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Experience working with dental materials, equipment, instruments, etc. (Required)

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Follow through with assignments, identify discrepancies, and communicate issues. (Required)
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) in English. (Required)
• Excellent organization skill and attention to detail. Ability to maintain neat and accurate files and supplies. (Required)
• Ability to communicate and work with a diverse cultural community consisting of faculty, staff, students, and vendors. (Required)
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages). (Required)
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with other sections, e.g., Continuing Education, State Bard Coordinator, etc. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to work in an ever-changing environment, shifting priorities, and adapt to noises in the laboratory. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill to take stock of supplies and to determine the need for ordering to ensure continuous availability. (Required)
• Ability to organize work activities, policies and procedures, operations in an understandable and logical manner. (Required)
• Working knowledge of computers (PC) with familiarity with software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and other database programs. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree BS or in related fields (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

CX-Clerical & Allied Services
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