Job Details Position: Dental Product Development and R&D Support Assistant (Dental Laboratory Assistant)

Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Dental Product Development and R&D Support Assistant (Dental Laboratory Assistant) to provide dedicated support to the Dental Product Development and R&D Technician in our R&D Department.
Working under the direction of the R&D Dental Technician, the successful candidate will assist with dental product development activities, including preparing dental models and material samples, organizing case components, supporting routine testing and evaluations, and assisting with preliminary finishing. Additional responsibilities include maintaining technical and quality-control records, monitoring and ordering laboratory supplies, providing administrative support, and keeping laboratory equipment and work areas clean and organized in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
This position requires accuracy, attention to detail, teamwork, good manual dexterity, and the ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently and on schedule in a fast-paced dental laboratory environment.

Work Assignment: Dedicated assistant in the R&D Department
Supervisor: Dental Product Development and R&D Technician

Wage: $35.00 to $42.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per Week
Benefit : Extended Medical Plan

Job duties:
1. Prepare plaster working models, moulds, and trial models from dental impressions or prescribed designs to support dental product development and R&D projects.
2. Assist dental technicians in preparing R&D samples and prototypes by organizing case components, preparing and handling dental materials, and performing assigned laboratory procedures and preliminary finishing.
3. Prepare and cast gold or other dental metal alloys for experimental samples and prototype bridges or denture bases in accordance with established laboratory procedures and instructions from qualified dental technologists or technicians.
4. Assist with routine laboratory testing and material evaluations by preparing test samples, taking prescribed measurements, recording observations and results, and reporting findings to the supervising technician.
5. Maintain accurate and organized R&D records, including work orders, sample identification records, material usage logs, testing results, and product-development documentation.
6. Perform assigned quality-control checks by verifying prepared samples against established specifications and instructions, completing quality-control checklists, and reporting defects or unusual results to the supervising technician.
7. Monitor inventory levels, maintain supply records, and coordinate orders for dental laboratory materials and consumables required for R&D and related laboratory activities.
8. Organize case files, track work orders and sample preparation schedules, and maintain relevant laboratory safety procedures and documentation. Keep laboratory equipment and work areas clean and organized in accordance with established safety requirements.

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time

Work Location: Unit10 4310 Macleod Trail Calgary, AB T2G 0A4

Requirements
• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant dental laboratory experience, including practical experience supporting dental product development and R&D activities, preparing dental models and material samples, assisting with routine laboratory testing, maintaining technical documentation, and following established quality-control procedures. Candidates must have practical knowledge of dental laboratory materials, equipment, model and case preparation, trimming and polishing, and laboratory workflows, and be able to perform assigned technical support duties accurately with minimal basic training.

Language : English

How to Apply:
• by eMail : style153dental@hotmail.com
• by Mail: Unit10 4310 Macleod Trail Calgary, AB T2G 0A4