Laboratory Services Assistant - dental technology
- University of the Pacific
- Stockton, CA, USA
- Nov 11, 2026
Job Description
Laboratory Services Assistant
Primary Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Laboratory Services, performs clerical and shipping duties for various clinical and instructional areas.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Essential Functions:
- Receive and log incoming laboratory work from students and issue completed cases.
- Package, send, and receive laboratory cases to and from outsource dental laboratories.
- Complete necessary paperwork to process invoices from outsource laboratories. Maintain status reports.
- Issue materials and equipment to students.
- Perform in-house laboratory procedures to include porcelain additions to contacts, stain and glaze porcelain restorations.
- Support the digital technology equipment to include liaising with vendors to facilitate updates, data storage need, consumable, and error resolution in a timely manner.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager, Laboratory Services, or designee.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Dental terminology.
- Accepted principles of fixed and removable prosthetics.
- Articulation and its application to the use of various articulators.
- Aesthetics as it applies to various tooth forms in relation to prosthetic construction.
- Dental materials and their applications in fixed and removable prosthetics.Microsoft Word, Excel and in-house e-mail programs.
Ability to:
- Work from written work authorizations.
Experience:
- Minimum of one year in general laboratory experience.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate of Science degree in dental technology program and/or comparable experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
- One-year dental laboratory experience preferred.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff and outsource laboratories.
- Work with a minimum of supervision.
- Maintain high productivity while maintaining accuracy and close attention to detail.
- Accurately process paperwork for payment of invoices.
Other:
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and
- cultures.Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a
- university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work performed is primarily general office/clerical; requires sitting majority of the working day; occasional standing, walking.
- Occasional lifting of boxes/bins up to 25 pounds.
Hiring Range: $33.36
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
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Why Work at Pacific?
Our Mission
University of the Pacific is a mission-driven organization, focused on creating the next generation of leaders in a wide array of disciplines through student-centered teaching and research that blends learning in classrooms, laboratories and studios with real-world experiences partnering with organizations across northern California. No matter the job, every employee at Pacific is part of contributing to the mission of California’s first university, which ranks in the Top 20 in the West and Top 100 in the U.S.
Our Values
Our shared values are at the heart of who we are as Pacificans and represent what we do best. These values — excellence, community engagement, diversity and inclusion, integrity and accountability, respect and civility — provide a shared sense of purpose and identity. They foster a culture that recognizes and rewards the talents and commitment of our people, and cultivate an environment of innovation, inclusiveness and respect.
Our Workplaces
Pacific has three unique campuses across northern California. The largest campus is found in Stockton in the heart of the Central Valley. The 175-acre campus is regularly ranked as one of the most beautiful college campuses in America. As the only college on the West Coast that uses collegiate gothic architecture, the Pacific campus conjures up images of the brick-and-ivy campuses seen at traditional East Coast colleges, and the soothing tones of the carillon bells help create a truly special work environment. The campus also is home to the Faye Spanos Concert Hall, where employees can enjoy the work of students from the Conservatory of Music and guest artists. Employees also can enjoy watching Division I athletic competitions. Pacific is a member of the West Coast Conference and has 17 D-I sports.
The university also has campuses in Sacramento and San Francisco. The Sacramento campus is located in the Oak Park neighborhood, just a few blocks from new stores, restaurants, cafes and apartments created by former Mayor Kevin Johnson. In San Francisco, Pacific is housed in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of downtown on Fifth Street, walking distance from world-class shopping, dining and cultural venues.
Our Benefits
Pacific offers a unique and powerful set of benefits for its employees with your individual needs in mind. We know that employees come with differing needs that can change and grow just as you and your family's needs may change over time. A few of our benefits we like to highlight are:
- Pacific contributes 10% toward employee retirement each paycheck
- Pacific offers up to 90% tuition remission and exchange for employees and their dependents
- Pacific offers 14 paid holidays and seasonal days each year in addition to regular vacation days.
Pacific also provides affordable and high-quality comprehensive benefits to support employees' varied needs. We invite you to explore our Health Benefits, Income Protection plans, Financial Planning benefits and Work-Life Balance programs.
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