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
- 17 hours ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Wichita, KS
- 17 hours 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....
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
- 12 hours ago
- Corpus Christi, TX
- 12 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...
- Orange, CA
- 1 day ago
- Orange, CA
- 1 day ago
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 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...
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...
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....
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...
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
- 7 days ago
- West Monroe, LA
- 7 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....
Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and protective eyewear....
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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
- Phlebotomy
- Urinalysis
- OSHA Certified
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Calibration
- Collections
- Contact Lens
- Pre-Testing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Validation
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Collection
- Education Experience
- Eye Care
- Clinical Laboratory Operations
- Eye Exams
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Prescription Dispensing
- Edging
- Finishing
- Lab Experience
- Long-Term Disability
- Patient Care
- Ordering
- HIPAA
- Merchandising
- Electronic Medical Records
- Health Care
- Reception
- Customer Satisfaction
- Military Background
- Retail
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Prioritizing
- Friendliness
- Employee Development
- Events
- Flexibility
- Documentation
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Spanish
- Multitasking
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Excel
- Research Skills
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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