Optical Lab Technician Jobs
An Optical Lab Technician plays a crucial role in the optometry industry by fabricating, repairing, and maintaining optical products such as glasses and contact lenses. They operate and calibrate specialized lab equipment to cut, polish, and grind lenses according to the optical prescription. In addition to this, they also assemble frames and lenses, adjust eyewear to fit patients correctly, and perform quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of the finished product. Furthermore, they may assist customers in selecting eyewear and provide basic customer service.
Important skills for an Optical Lab Technician include attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and strong technical skills to operate lab equipment. They should also have excellent customer service and communication skills. While some roles may provide on-the-job training, a high school diploma or equivalent is often required. Further certification, such as the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification, is highly regarded in the industry. Prior to becoming an Optical Lab Technician, one might work as an Optical Assistant, Eyewear Consultant, or an Optometric Technician to acquire relevant experience and knowledge in the field.
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner....
Lead Optical Lab Technician FT Coralville, IA #218
- Coralville, IA
- 5 hours ago
- Coralville, IA
- 5 hours ago
As a Lead Optical Lab Technician, you will be responsible for leading the lab team in cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses promptly....
As we create the ability to see clearly, the Optical Lab Technician produces high-quality eyewear, including glasses, according to precise specifications and prescriptions....
Optical Lab Technician FT Barboursville, WV #154
- Barboursville, WV
- 19 hours ago
- Barboursville, WV
- 19 hours ago
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner....
Lab Technician - 2D x-ray, x-ray tomography and optical microscopy
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 1 day ago
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 1 day ago
PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Lab Technician V for one of our top clients. Location: Sunnyvale, CA - OnsiteClient: Meta (Facebook)Job Title: Lab Technician V....
Summary: The Laboratory Technician conducts analyses to support the site's quality requirements. The Technician also supports various health and safety and environmental initiatives. This position...
Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and protective eyewear....
Optical Lab Technician FT Des Moines, IA #242
- West Des Moines, IA
- 3 days ago
- West Des Moines, IA
- 3 days ago
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner....
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner....
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in...
Optical Lab Technician FT Rocky Mount, NC #182
- Rocky Mount, NC
- 4 days ago
- Rocky Mount, NC
- 4 days ago
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner....
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). An Associates or Advanced degree is preferred. Must be able to provide...
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner....
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner....
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner....
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optical Lab Technician positions.
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Optical Lab Technicians offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optical Lab Technician position
- Quality Control
- Analytical Skills
- Systems Applications & Products
- Fabricating
- Investigation
- Ultraviolet–Visible Spectroscopy
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Calibration
- Collections
- Biology
- Regulations
- Contact Lens
- Sampling
- Labeling
- Hazardous Materials
- Instrumentation
- Lab Safety
- Titration
- Validation
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Specifications
- Laboratory Information Management System
- Education Experience
- Eye Care
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Bachelor's Degree
- Raw Materials
- Eye Exams
- Edging
- Finishing
- Long-Term Disability
- Lab Experience
- Ordering
- Health Care
- General Office Duties
- Troubleshooting
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Documentation
- Employee Development
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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