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Optometry Technician

Oak Grove, KY · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Optometry Technician The City of Oak Grove, Kentucky, just off Interstate 24, is located on the ... fabrication laboratory. * Adjusts and repairs military eyewear using optical tools and heating ...

Optician/Optometric Technician

Sonora, CA · On-site

$24.56 - $28.88/hr

As a member of the Optometry team, you will assist and support providers in delivering exceptional ... Optical Laboratory Technician Certificate preferred • Current CPR certification preferred • ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for optometry laboratory technician in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Laboratory Technician (Onsite)

Manhattan, NY • On-site

SUNY College of Optometry
Education • 51 - 200 employees

$21 - $27.75/hr

Full-time

Retirement

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Position Title
Laboratory Technician (Onsite)
Position Description
The State University of New York College of Optometry has an immediate opening for a full-time laboratory technician in the Biological Research Facility. We seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced laboratory technician to participate in studies of eye development and ocular disease and assist in the day to day operations of a n NIH funded laboratory. The ideal candidate will work directly with investigators on the development of experimental models, data collection and analysis, and oversee general laboratory organization and maintenance.
About us: we are a small research group with NIH, intramural and extramural industry funding to study the visual control of eye growth and the development of myopia. In particular, we are interested in understanding why eyes become myopic (nearsighted) and developing approaches to control it.
Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in science or previous experience as a laboratory technician. General interest in working in a vision research laboratory, ability to work independently after training, as well as exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
Strong organizational skills, ability to work closely with other lab members, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential. Experience in cellular and molecular techniques, neuroscience or vision science, computers and electronics, data management, and wet lab techniques is desirable.
This position is funded through the Research Foundation of the State University of New York. The Annual Salary range is $50 to 65K, and there is also a generous benefit package.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.
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