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.

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Eye Care Partners

Research Testing Technician

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...

imatters

Wholesale Lab Technician

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Lab experience in cutting and edging lenses. Mounting optical lenses into eyewear....

Optical Lab Technician - Eyeglasses

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and protective eyewear....

Medical Laboratory Technician I - Laboratory

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 9 hours 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...

Performs preliminary examinations, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions...

Optical Lab Technician FT Reynoldsburg, OH #100

  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • 1 day 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....

Laboratory Technician 3

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Laboratory Technician 3 Coweta County Health Department District 4 Public Health 70 Hospital Road Newnan, GA 30263 Under broad supervision, performs routine analysis on lab samples. Conducts a...

Mid-Level Laboratory Technician (B-1 Avionics Lab)

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Participates in test design, procurement, fabrication and assembly of components, test fixtures and test systems Facilitates systems integration, fabrication and modification; supports system pre-test...

Lab Technician III

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 4 days ago

About Us: How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a...

Lab Technician- Robotics - 2079700

  • Redmond, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 4 days ago

Job#: 2079700** **Job Description:** Apex is hiring a Robotics Lab Technician for a contract position on site in Redmond, WA. This is a year long contract with potential to get extended 2 years As...

Licensed Optician - Optical Lab Tech - Eyeglasses

  • The Villages, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • The Villages, FL
  • 5 days ago

Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and protective eyewear....

Laboratory Technician

  • Jewett, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Jewett, OH
  • 5 days ago

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, were committed to being a great place to work one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative...

Optical Lab Technician - Eyeglasses

  • Hixson, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Hixson, TN
  • 6 days ago

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 West Monroe, LA #274

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 6 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....

Licensed Optician - Optical Lab Tech - Eyeglasses

  • Lady Lake, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lady Lake, FL
  • 7 days ago

Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and protective eyewear....

Optical Lab Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Optical Engineering
This course concerns the theory and practice of optical methods in engineering and system design, with an emphasis on diffraction, statistical optics, holography, and imaging. It provides the...
Quantum Optical Communication
_6.453 Quantum Optical Communication_ is one of a collection of MIT classes that deals with aspects of an emerging field known as quantum information science. This course covers Quantum Optics,...
Atomic and Optical Physics I
This is the first of a two-semester subject sequence that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics. Topics covered include the interaction...

Salary for Optical Lab Technician Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireOptometry research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optical Lab Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Optical Lab Technicians offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.7%
High School or GED
21.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.1%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
Some College
6.4%
Master's Degree
5.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optical Lab Technicians
Less than 1 year
44.2%
1-2 years
27.1%
None
23.2%
2-4 years
4.0%
4-6 years
1.5%


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