We are EYEPIC, an innovative pioneer in the eyecare industry, bringing together the vast fields of ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry as never before. We are looking for a motivated Optical Lab Technician who is passionate about their work to join our Eyepic team!

This is a full-time position, and you will be responsible for covering two labs between Graham and Harlem locations.

Optical Lab Technician Responsibilities:

• Edging and tinting SV, MF, PAL, and other various lenses.
• Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating lenses.
• Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements.
• Inspect lenses before and after completion to verify alignment and conformance to specifications, using precision instruments.
• Clean finished lenses and eyeglasses, using cloths and solvents.
• Adjust lenses and frames to correct alignment, assemble eyeglasses.
• Ordering lenses and optical material based on cost, surfacing lab, patient prescription, and lens material.
• Maintaining lens and lab supply inventory.
• Maintaining weekly and monthly reports as per protocols.
• Patients-frame and patient-lens education/adjustment.
• Proper maintenance of the optical and lab equipment.
• Preparing orders for glasses and contact lenses by checking prescriptions, lens thickness and other specifications.
• Making sure that orders for glasses and contact lenses have been processed accurately.
• Must have a general knowledge of contact lenses.
• Perform optical billing duties.
• Utilize stock, surface and insurance lab portals to place eyewear orders.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Lab Technician.
• Strong ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable using a computer and learn specialized software and processes.
• Knowledge of eye care vocabulary, prescriptions, and lab protocols.
• Able to take initiatives.
• Good problem-solving skills, ability to collaborate with others, and multi-task.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Optical Lab Technician: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person