"Dental Lab Technologist, Faculty of Dentistry (NUSDen)"

Job Description

• Fabricate good quality dental prostheses and appliances according to clinicians' prescription.
• Familiar with both conventional and current trends in dental lab technology including digital workflows and CADCAM in fabrication of prostheses/appliances.
• Support dental undergraduate/postgraduate training and supervision in the laboratory.
• Involve in lab training and support of residents in the graduate programmes of the Faculty.
• Carry out necessary lab documentations for workflow and accountability.
• Maintain lab supplies inventories and equipment maintenance records.
• Support lab safety including updating SOP and risk assessments for lab procedures and operation of equipment and complete required safety training.
• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating and re-designing processes and implementing changes.
• Keep abreast of dental laboratory technician job knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organisations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Advanced Diploma in Dental Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a dental or clinical laboratory environment.
• Experience in laboratory skills, including the preparation and issuance of dental instruments and materials, equipment maintenance, and calibration.
• Strong organisation skills, with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt to peak workload periods (eg. student intakes and term starts).
• Experience in procurement, inventory management, and vendor liaison for laboratory supplies and equipment.
• High attention to detail, manual dexterity, and technical proficiency with dental lab equipment, including CAD/CAM systems and 3D printers.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with students, faculty and administrative staff, clinicians, and external vendors.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technology and processes, especially as the lab transitions to digital workflows and automation.