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Dental Laboratory Manager / Lead Ceramist

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$85K - $135K/yr

Other

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Dental Laboratory Manager / Lead Ceramist (CAD/CAM Experience Preferred)Location: Anchorage, AK
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses linked to lab profitability and growth
About the OpportunityWe are a state-of-the-art, small digital dental laboratory operating on-site within an established, high-volume multi-doctor dental practice ecosystem in Anchorage, Alaska. Currently, our advanced facility serves a multi-provider general dentistry practice alongside a specialized, single-provider Full Arch Implant Center.Equipped with cutting-edge digital dental technology, our lab currently features a strong technical foundation managed by two junior lab technicians specializing in high-quality zirconia and printed dental restorations. We are seeking an organized, forward-thinking Dental Laboratory Manager and Skilled Ceramist to streamline our workflows, expand our aesthetic service offerings, and lead our production team to the next level of success.
Key Responsibilities
  • Laboratory Management & Scheduling: Oversee daily lab operations, maintain proper cases scheduling, manage timelines, and implement strict quality control protocols for all restorations.
  • Advanced Ceramics & Aesthetics: Introduce and execute custom ceramic services in-house, including layered porcelain, e.max, and high-end aesthetic veneers.
  • Production Oversight: Oversee design and production across dental restoration lines including full arch and single unit implants, basic crown and bridge work, as well as printed and milled dentures.
  • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and foster a consistent workflow for two junior dental laboratory technicians. (Note: Existing junior technicians are fully capable of handling standalone CAD/CAM and milling workloads).
  • Administrative Operations: Manage billing systems, material ordering, and internal lab organization utilizing LabNext software.

Qualifications & Skills
  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise as a Dental Ceramist with mastery of layered porcelain, e.max, and aesthetic veneer fabrications.
  • Management Experience: Prior experience in a leadership or managerial role within a dental laboratory environment setting schedules and managing quality assurance.
  • Software Competency: Familiarity with or proficiency in LabNext software (or equivalent laboratory management systems) for workflow and billing management.
  • Digital Dentistry Knowledge: Comfortable working around modern digital workflows, CAD/CAM design, and dental milling/printing equipment.
  • Soft Skills: Outstanding organizational abilities, attention to detail, clear communication style, and a collaborative mindset suitable for a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer
  • The chance to run a modern, fully digital facility with cutting-edge equipment.
  • Excellent professional autonomy with a built-in workflow directly from an adjacent, highly successful 4-doctor general dentistry practice and specialized implant center.
  • Generous compensation package including significant growth opportunities and performance bonuses directly tied to lab expansion and profitability.