Lab Assistant

Posted 11 Days Ago
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28213, Charlotte, NC, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Kids + Family • Professional Services
The Role
Support the Lab Manager with dental appliance fabrication and lab operations: pour/trim models, prepare impressions, bend wires, fabricate acrylic appliances, solder, maintain equipment, manage inventory, follow sterilization protocols, and assist with case tracking to ensure quality restorations.
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Dental Lab Assistant

Overview:
Our dental team is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Dental Lab Assistant to support the Lab Manager with daily operations. This position involves assisting with impressions, operating lab equipment, and performing a variety of lab-related tasks to ensure the highest quality of dental appliances and restorations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lab procedure knowledge appreciated, such as:
    o Pouring and Trimming Models
    o Organizing and tracking lab cases and materials
    o Wrought Wire bending for dental appliances
    o Acrylic powder/liquid appliance fabrication
    o Wire soldering
    o Performing lab maintenance and inventory duties
    o Operating and maintaining dental lab equipment and
    tools
    o Following sterilization and infection control protocols

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

  • Experience working with dental lab equipment and making impressions

  • Understanding of health and safety regulations

  • Strong computer skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Well-organized, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong problem-solving and fine motor skills

Ideal Candidate:

  • Has excellent organizational and prioritization skills

  • Enjoys working in a busy, hands-on environment

  • Maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and precision

  • Works well independently and as part of a team

  • Demonstrates initiative and a positive attitude

Requirements:

  • CPR Certification (required)

  • Experience in a dental lab (preferred)

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

  • Experience working with dental lab equipment and making impressions

  • Understanding of health and safety regulations

  • Strong computer skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Well-organized, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong problem-solving and fine motor skills

Ideal Candidate:

  • Has excellent organizational and prioritization skills

  • Enjoys working in a busy, hands-on environment

  • Maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and precision

  • Works well independently and as part of a team

  • Demonstrates initiative and a positive attitude

Requirements:

  • CPR Certification (required)

  • Experience in a dental lab (preferred)

Skills Required

  • CPR Certification
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Experience working with dental lab equipment and making impressions
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations
  • Strong computer skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Well-organized, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving and fine motor skills
  • Experience in a dental lab
  • Lab procedure skills (pouring/trimming models, wrought wire bending, acrylic fabrication, wire soldering)
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The Company

What We Do

Smile Starters Dental provides general and pediatric dental services to thousands of underserved children and young adults throughout North Carolina. With a focus on preventative care, the practice aims to diagnose dental problems early, ensuring that young patients enjoy healthy smiles that last a lifetime.

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