Laboratory Manager

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Laboratory Manager

  • Anchorage, AK, US

  • Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire

Industry: PHARMACEUTICAL & HEALTHCARE

Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 Annual

6 weeks ago

Job Summary: Our client is seeking an experienced Dental Laboratory Manager to lead operations for a growing digital dental laboratory supporting advanced restorative and implant dentistry. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dental laboratory professional who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, workflow management, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in dental restorations, digital dentistry, and laboratory operations, along with the ability to mentor junior technicians and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily dental laboratory workflow, scheduling, and case prioritization

  • Oversee and support a team of dental technicians while ensuring quality standards are maintained

  • Design and produce dental restorations, including:

  • Full-arch implant restorations

  • Single-unit implant restorations

  • Crown and bridge cases

  • Printed and milled dentures

  • Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy, fit, function, and esthetics

  • Coordinate cases from production through completion and delivery

  • Maintain organized laboratory processes and case tracking using laboratory management software

  • Support billing processes and ensure accurate case documentation

  • Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, expand services, and support growth initiatives

Preferred Experience:

  • 5+ years of dental laboratory experience preferred

  • Experience as a Dental Lab Manager, Lead Technician, Senior Dental Technician, or similar leadership role

  • Strong knowledge of dental restorations and implant workflows

  • Experience with CAD/CAM dentistry, digital workflows, milling, and 3D printing

  • Experience with full-arch implant cases is highly preferred

  • Strong ceramic skills are a plus, including:

  • Layered porcelain

  • e.max restorations

  • Veneers

  • Esthetic anterior restorations

  • Ability to train, guide, and collaborate with junior laboratory technicians

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and case management

Why This Opportunity?

  • Leadership role within a modern digital dental laboratory environment

  • Opportunity to influence workflow, quality standards, and laboratory growth

  • Work alongside advanced restorative and implant dentistry teams

  • Opportunity for additional growth and performance-based incentives

Competitive benefits package including:

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Paid time off

Compensation:

  • Competitive salary with growth opportunities based on experience and laboratory performance.

  • If you are a skilled dental laboratory professional looking to take the next step in your career while remaining hands-on with advanced restorative dentistry, we would like to hear from you.