Assistant Lab Technician, Part time

Chief Purpose of the Position

The Assistant Lab Technician (Part time 24 hours weekly) supports daily operations within the Service Lab and Digital Dentistry unit. This role assists Lab Technicians, faculty, and students with case workflow, basic fabrication processes, and lab organization to ensure timely and accurate completion of dental restorations and prostheses.

Job duties include but not limited to:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
• Basic knowledge of dental materials or willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite)
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established workflows
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn digital dentistry systems and equipment
• Ability to maintain professionalism with students, faculty, and staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Basic knowledge of dental materials or willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite)
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established workflows
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn digital dentistry systems and equipment
• Ability to maintain professionalism with students, faculty, and staff

Education level and experience required:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Prior dental or laboratory experience
• Exposure to digital dentistry systems or workflows

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Brief Summary of Benefits: After completion of 90 days, you are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave. After completion of 6 months, you are eligible for a 401k contribution and match.

Background checks required.

EEO Statement: VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• CAD/CAM dental laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA 23298 (Required)

Work Location: In person