Job Title Dental Laboratory Facilitator Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Comprehensive Dentistry Proposed Minimum Salary $17.78 hourly Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry (https://dentistry.tamu.edu/) in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.    What we want The College of Dentistry is looking for a Dental Laboratory Facilitator to serve in the Comprehensive Dentistry department.  We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. What you need to know Proposed Salary: $17.78 hourly Work Schedule/Location: This is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Essential Duties/Tasks Lab Equipment Maintenance + Maintains laboratory instruments and department equipment according to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) specifications and TAMU policies for proper operating. + Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness. + Department’s designated liaison between the department, outside labs, and students. + Coordinates any needed repairs, updates, etc. for the lab. + Prepares materials for digital scanning and emergency appointments. General Lab Coordination + Reviews all lab cases for certain criteria, ensuring proper completion. + Check in and out cases coming from and going out to labs in Axium. + Research lab cases as needed to ensure procedures are paid for in full, and that lab cases are turned in on time. + Wrap and package casts, inspect lab scripts for accuracy and file lab script copies in lab drawer. + Check for overdue cases and message the lab or student as needed. + Assists laboratory personnel in daily operations. + Assists personnel by documenting, maintaining and certifying equipment and incident reports. + Re-stocks and organizes all laboratory supplies, and file documentation of received supplies. + Maintains and monitors inventory of the equipment and supplies ensuring that they are available, functional, and maintained properly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. + Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains stock of laboratory utensils for service research groups. Service and Support + Assist the QA team with rejected cases. + Filling out Professionalism Deduction Slips. + Check voicemail, email, and Axium messages, and address any that require immediate attention. + Assist with scheduling emergency care patients during clinic closures. + Back up for lab manager as needed. + Communicates lab procedures to ensure understanding to all lab members. + Participates in departmental meetings providing updates to team members. + Proposes ideas to engage our customers to increase the position and areas productivity. + Provides training for new laboratory and staff on use laboratory equipment. Qualifications Required Education Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field (or similar discipline) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience One year of related lab work experience. Preferred Qualifications + Professional experience supporting a laboratory. + Some administrative experience. + Experience ordering supplies and equipment. + Experience maintaining inventory records. + Familiarity working in a laboratory. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment. + Knowledge of lab room preparation and lab techniques and safety. + Attention to detail. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.