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.
- Eye Care Partners
- Wichita, KS
- 10 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Wichita, KS
- 10 days ago
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ophthalmic Testing Skills Perform refractions per protocol using trial frames Measure visual acuity at distance and near utilizing appropriate test for age and...
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Lab experience in cutting and edging lenses. Mounting optical lenses into eyewear....
MLT, Medical Laboratory Technician I - Texarkana Lab - Full Time
- Texarkana, TX
- 1 hour ago
- Texarkana, TX
- 1 hour ago
Summary: Performs clinical testing in assigned section/s such as general laboratory, Blood Bank and Microbiology sections, with all duties necessary for accurate and timely results including...
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 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....
The Optical Lab Technician provides exceptional service by providing accurate, high quality completed optical products in the most efficient 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....
Under direct supervision assist other Optical Lab Techs in producing and providing eyewear to members in a timely manner, as established by departmental policies and guidelines. Essential...
MLT, Medical Laboratory Technician I - Longview Lab - PRN
- Longview, TX
- 2 days ago
- Longview, TX
- 2 days ago
Job Description | Job Attributes Apply Now External Applicant Current Associate Summary: Performs clinical testing in assigned section/s such as general laboratory, Blood Bank and Microbiology...
Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and protective eyewear....
Location Address: 701 Dellwood St S Cambridge, MN 55008-1920 Date Posted: July 15, 2025 Department: 72416301 Cambridge Lab Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 10...
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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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
- Infection Control
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Urinalysis
- OSHA Certified
- Microbiology
- Equipment Calibration
- Collections
- Biology
- Lensometry
- Contact Lens
- Pre-Testing
- Immunology
- Hazardous Materials
- Instrumentation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Validation
- Blood Bank
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Collection
- Clinical Trials
- Hematology
- Education Experience
- Eye Care
- Clinical Laboratory Operations
- Eye Exams
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Prescription Dispensing
- Edging
- Visual Acuity
- Finishing
- Lab Experience
- Long-Term Disability
- Patient Care
- Merchandising
- Health Care
- Reception
- Customer Satisfaction
- Retail
- Military Background
- Prioritizing
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Events
- Employee Development
- Documentation
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Excel
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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