Dental Laboratory Technician

GDG Smiles is a fast-growing, cosmetic-focused dental brand building a vertically integrated in-house lab model (NexaLab). We specialize exclusively in full smile design cases — typically 16–20 units per case — utilizing:

• SprintRay Pro 2 (Composite Restorations)
• SprintRay Midas (Ceramic Hybrid Restorations)
• Zirconia Dry Mill (Full zirconia cases & bridges)
• Crystallization & glaze furnaces (Ivoclar CS2 or equivalent)

We are building a high-efficiency, high-aesthetic cosmetic lab inside the clinic, and we are looking for a technician who wants to be part of something innovative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, aesthetic-minded Lab Technician capable of handling the entire end-to-end workflow of cosmetic restoration fabrication.

This is not a segmented role. You will be responsible for full case execution — from design to final polish.

We primarily produce:

• 16–20 unit veneer cases (composite, ceramic hybrid, zirconia)
• Cosmetic crowns
• Full smile design cases
• Occasional bridges (zirconia)

This is a full-service in-house lab inside our clinic. You will see cases come to life in real time.

Core Responsibilities

Digital Design (Critical Skill)

• Design full 16–20 unit smile cases in 1–2 hours
• High-aesthetic anterior design
• Occlusion awareness
• Proper contouring, emergence profiles, symmetry
• Smile line design aligned with facial aesthetics
• Work collaboratively with doctors and smile design team

3D Printing Workflow

• Operate SprintRay Pro 2 (composite)
• Operate SprintRay Midas (ceramic hybrid)
• Nest cases efficiently
• Maintain printer calibration and material management
• Post-processing workflow (washing, curing, finishing)

Zirconia Dry Milling

• Operate zirconia dry mill
• Disc management & nesting optimization
• CAM strategy selection
• Sintering process management
• Understanding shrinkage compensation

Furnace / Finishing

• Crystallization (for ceramic hybrid workflows)
• Staining & characterization
• Glazing
• Final polish & finishing
• QC for fit, margins, contacts, and aesthetics

Efficiency & KPI Adherence

• Turnaround time awareness
• Production volume targets
• Minimize material waste
• Maintain organized lab workflow
• Collaborate with clinical team for same-day or fast-turn case

What We’re Looking For

• Experience operating a zirconia dry mill
• Familiarity with SprintRay or similar 3D printing systems preferred
• Strong digital design ability (Exocad, 3Shape, or equivalent)
• Capable of completing full cosmetic cases efficiently
• High aesthetic judgment for anterior cases
• Comfortable producing 16–20 unit full smile cases
• Strong understanding of staining and characterization
• Self-motivated and performance-driven
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced cosmetic environment
• Team player with growth mindset

The GDG Way

We are not a traditional lab.

We focus on:

• High-volume cosmetic cases
• Full smile transformations
• Precision, speed, and aesthetic excellence
• In-house vertical integration
• Continuous improvement and innovation

We expect:

• Efficiency
• Ownership
• Accountability
• Pride in craftsmanship
• Willingness to grow with the company

You will be part of a brand building something much bigger than a single lab.

Compensation

• $25–$35 per hour (based on experience)
• 40 hours per week
• Monday–Saturday availability (flexible scheduling)
• Performance bonuses tied to KPIs
• Growth opportunities within NexaLab and future expansion locations

Growth Opportunity

GDG Smiles is expanding. This position offers:

• Direct exposure to cutting-edge digital cosmetic workflows
• Potential leadership opportunity as lab scales
• Long-term growth with a rapidly expanding cosmetic brand

Join our team and help patients smile with confidence—every single day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35