Dental Lab Technician

Job Title

Dental Lab Technician

Dentistry | Pre-Doctoral Restorative and Prosthetic, College of Dentistry

The College of Dentistry is in search of a dental technician to perform conventional and digital fixed and removable prosthodontics and associated type procedures in Ohio State University’s dental laboratory. Faculty, students and staff collaborate with general dentists, specialists and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.

• Performs conventional and digital fixed and removable prosthodontics and associated type procedures in the dental laboratory in the College of Dentistry.
• Highly skilled work requiring independent thinking and judgement such as interpreting and evaluating items of work and associated instructions.
• Fabricates fixed and removable prostheses in conjunction with natural teeth, dental implants, maxillofacial prostheses.
• Fabricates protheses with castable dental alloys, pressable ceramics, heat-cured dental acrylic, CAD/CAM dental materials.
• Competent in utilizing digital dentistry workflow such as 3
  
  Shape Dental System; and 3D printing and milling procedures, including care for the digital laboratory equipment.
• Finish and polish dental prostheses and devices prior to placement by dentists.
• Manage supply inventories, performing routine equipment maintenance and facilitating repairs.
• Document processes, as well as adhering to industry regulations and safety.
• Keep informed of advancements in the field of dental laboratory technologies and techniques.

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a dental laboratory technician.
• In-depth knowledge of dental prostheses, devices, and related technologies.
• Extensive experience in constructing, replacing, repairing, and restoring dental devices.
• Proficiency in dental laboratory computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, such as 3 Shape and Delfin Dental.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and precision.
• Superb analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Great communication and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Accredited dental laboratory technology program preferred.
• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) preferred.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Physical location:
Postle Hall (0024), Columbus, Ohio. No remote work option.

The body must be able to reach, bend, stoop and reach in order to perform most lab procedures. The ability to sit and stand for a duration of time is also necessary. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand‑eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: chemical hazards (skin irritants), equipment, use of sharp instruments and latex.

Targeted Hiring Range: $19.28 – $25.19, commensurate with experience and education.

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into eleven divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion;

treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.