Dental Laboratory Manager
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Department: Rehab & Reconstruct Dent Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R105989 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Grade 6 (Salaried) Position Description: The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for an Advanced Digital Dental Laboratory Manager. This full-time supervisory position will provide oversight for an in-house digital dental lab in support of the predoctoral educational program, advanced educational programs and the faculty dental practice. This position includes complex digital laboratory technician assignments, coordinating a digital dentistry workflow, overseeing the work of other dental laboratory technicians, provide training in applying techniques required to fabricate and repair dental appliances, and foster interpersonal skills to work closely with dentists. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee in-house production for digital dental services for the Predoctoral Education program, Advanced Education Programs and the Faculty Dental Practice Performs dental laboratory technician assignments which are recognized as the most complex. Exercises authority and responsibility for an assigned program area. Manage and ensure compliance with digital workflows and processes Oversee dental laboratory technicians Oversees and assures the quantity and quality of the work by requiring strict adherence to established methods and procedures. Serves as recognized expert within program area and provides technical assistance to other departmental staff. Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and overseeing the work of other Dental Laboratory Technicians. Explains work instructions and adapts, if necessary, pertinent general methods and procedures to meet required needs. Facilitate laboratory services including in-house milling, sintering and 3D printing of surgical guides, diagnostic casts, crowns and bridges, dentures, aligners, mouthguards and other digitally fabricated restorations and appliances Provide post-fabrication support for staining, glazing, and modifications to milled and other fixed prostheses Trains employees and others in dental laboratory technician activities. Coordinate and provide training on equipment and software for faculty, residents and designated staff on digitally designed and fabricated restorations Organize digital equipment maintenance Maintain supplies Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of dental laboratory experience in digital technology (Education may count towards experience) Competent in the use of digital design software (for example; 3Shape, ExoCad, CoDiagnostics, Dental Wings) Experience in the digital manufacturing of dental prostheses Experience in basic fixed and removable prosthesis fabrication Experience with staining, glazing and modifications of ceramic restorations Experience with training for digital equipment and software to digitally design and fabricate restorations Target Compensation Maximum: $77,600.00 Target Compensation Minimum: $51,700.00 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at ...@louisville.edu or 502.###.####. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at ...@louisville.edu or by phone 502-###-####.