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Stryde Research

Entry Level Research Nurse

Plano, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Stryde Research in Plano, TX is looking for a passionate and driven Entry-Level Research Nurse to ... Collect and process biological specimens including blood draws and lab samples * Monitor patient ...

Stryde Research

Entry Level Research Nurse

Plano, TX · On-site

Stryde Research in Plano, TX is looking for a passionate and driven Entry-Level Research Nurse to ... draws and lab samples Monitor patient safety and report adverse events to the study team and ...

Stryde Research

Entry Level Research Nurse

Plano, TX · On-site

Stryde Research in Plano, TX is looking for a passionate and driven Entry-Level Research Nurse to ... Collect and process biological specimens including blood draws and lab samples * Monitor patient ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for entrylevel lab in McKinney, TX is $23.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.84 and $25.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Lab vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectEntrylevel LabLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma; certification or associate degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, research labs, diagnostic centersMedical labs, research facilities, industrial labs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, research, diagnosticsHealthcare, research, industrial testing
Common Search & ComparisonEntrylevel Lab vs Laboratory Technician

The main difference between an Entrylevel Lab and a Laboratory Technician lies in experience and certification requirements. Entrylevel Lab roles are typically suitable for individuals starting their careers with minimal experience, often requiring only a high school diploma. Laboratory Technicians may have additional certifications or an associate degree and often perform more complex tasks. Both roles work in similar environments like hospitals and research labs, but Laboratory Technicians usually have more responsibilities and technical skills.

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Production Lab Tech | Inventory- Manufacturing (FT 3-DAY SHIFTS & differential pay!)

Plano, TX • On-site

National Vision
Retail • 10K+ employees
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$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

National Vision rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 40 rated optical retailers

Job description

Company Description
National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores. We operate four retail brands: America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.
Our optical manufacturing facility is growing! We're excited to offer new openings for both ENTRY level AND EXPERIENCED optical technicians. The addition of a new shift creates more opportunities for career growth. We currently have stockroom/inventory openings.
Schedules: FT positions available on both our 2A and 2B shifts. These shifts work 3 days/week with 4 days off. Perfect for those wanting to restructure non-work hours or minimize commutes.
  • Shift 2A: Sundays through Tuesdays (3:30 pm - 4:00 am)
  • Shift 2B: Wednesdays through Fridays (3:30 pm - 4:00 am)

Pay & extras: Starts at $17.05 entry level (includes 10% shift differential). PLUS extra bi-weekly bonus opportunities. We also have a generous PTO plan and many other benefits.
Job Description
Our associates are responsible for performing a variety of duties, depending on their assigned department and lab needs. Production Lab Techs help expedite job orders throughout the manufacturing process in a timely and efficient manner in order to serve our customers.
Responsibilities involve observing data on job orders, sorting and organizing job orders, RF scanning and other department specific tasks.
Inventory tech duties include:
  • Printing orders, placing tickets in job trays
  • De-boxing lenses from the manufacturers, placing correctly on tray for processing
  • Pre-inspecting lenses for visual imperfections, sending defects back to manufacturer
  • Picking frames and lenses by locating bin number on the Rx, scanning barcodes on trays and frames
  • Organizing job trays, sorting jobs and placing into production
  • Stocking duties, receiving, inventory periodically
  • Return lenses and frames to inventory for canceled orders
  • Research order failures, load new frames in DVI, process lens breakage

Qualifications
  • No specific education required
  • No specific experience required for entry level but prior order picking, inventory, warehouse or mass production experience is preferred
  • Prior related or optical experience is desirable
  • Must be able to read and write English

Additional Information
National Vision offers a competitive benefits package. Some of the benefits include:
  • Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) policy
  • BONUS opportunities - including biweekly lab production bonus
  • 401k with company match
  • Health Insurance (one HSA option)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Referral bonus program
  • Wellness Plan incentives
  • Other insurance options, employee assistance and much more

About National Vision Holdings, Inc.
National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With a mission of helping people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible, the company operates four retail brands: America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases, and e-commerce websites, offering a variety of products and services for customers' eye care needs. For more information, please visit www.nationalvision.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,300 stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. We operate five retail brands: America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Walmart stores and Vista Optical inside Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We employ over 14,000 people including a network of over 2,000 optometrists. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Duluth, GA, US

Year founded

1990

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