Senior Laboratory Technician

The Senior Laboratory Technician is a highly experienced and versatile professional responsible for overseeing and executing advanced dental laboratory procedures to fabricate and restore high-quality dental prosthetics and appliances. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency, creative problem-solving, and leadership to deliver top-tier dental solutions. The Senior Lab Technician will be pivotal in ensuring the production of crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and other dental devices, using both traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge digital techniques.

Fabrication & Restoration:

• Precision Fabrication: Expertly design, build, repair, and customize a variety of dental appliances, including crowns, bridges, full and partial dentures, dental implants, mouth guards, and orthodontic devices.
• Restorative Expertise: Accurately restore or replace natural teeth by crafting high-quality prostheses using a variety of materials, such as ceramics, metals, and advanced polymers.
• Complex Restorations: Specialize in the construction of dental prostheses for implantology and maxillo-facial reconstructions, ensuring both aesthetic and functional perfection.
• Final Touches: Perform precise polishing, finishing, and adjustments to dental prostheses to ensure an optimal fit, function, and overall aesthetic appeal.
• Customization: Make adjustments and refinements to dental prostheses and devices based on detailed feedback from the dentist, ensuring a perfect fit for the patient.

Digital Workflow & Advanced Techniques:

• CAD/CAM Expertise: Utilize advanced computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for digital smile design, as well as the design and fabrication of dental restorations.
• 3D Printing & Innovation: Operate 3D printing technology and other cutting-edge digital equipment to create accurate dental models and prosthetic devices, keeping up with technological advancements in dental laboratories.
• Technology-Driven: Stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in digital dental laboratory techniques to continuously elevate the quality and efficiency of the services provided.

Laboratory Operations & Management:

• Inventory Management: Oversee and manage laboratory supplies, ensuring that all materials, tools, and equipment are adequately stocked and maintained for optimal workflow.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment, facilitating timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain meticulous records of laboratory processes, ensuring full compliance with local industry regulations, safety standards, and best practice protocols.
• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure adherence to MOHAP PQR (Performance Quality Requirements) and MAS (Medical Administration Services) policies, safeguarding the clinic's compliance with healthcare standards.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all dental prostheses and appliances meet or exceed quality standards, strictly adhering to dentist specifications for optimal patient outcomes.
• Infection Control: Follow rigorous infection control, sterilization, and hygiene protocols to maintain a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Record-Keeping: Keep precise records of all laboratory activities, including materials used, procedures performed, and regulatory compliance documentation to maintain audit readiness.
• Leadership Role: Lead and mentor junior dental technicians, providing guidance, training, and development on advanced techniques, best practices, and laboratory operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with dentists and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth communication, seamless workflow, and the highest level of patient satisfaction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for precision and a passion for staying at the forefront of dental technology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service and patient satisfaction.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Dental Technology from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician, with a focus on advanced prosthetics and digital workflows.
• Must hold a valid dental technician license from the UAE (DHA/HOD/MOH) Under Special training/certification .
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and 3D printing technologies.
• Strong knowledge of dental materials, tools, and equipment, including porcelain ovens, furnaces, and lathes.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity for precise fabrication work. Familiarity with MOHAP PQR and MAS policies.