Ceramist (Dental Lab Technician)

Job Title: Ceramist (Dental Technician)
Location: Vancouver, BC – Transcend Lab at Transcend Specialized Dentistry
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,000–$120,000 depending on experience

Transcend Lab at Transcend Specialized Dentistry is a modern, high-tech in-house dental lab committed to uncompromising quality. We work closely with prosthodontists, ceramists, and patients to produce top-tier restorative and surgical solutions. Our focus is on excellence and precise craftsmanship above all else.

• Ceramic Artistry & Aesthetics
  • Apply expert layering techniques for crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations to achieve natural aesthetics and translucency.
  • Perform precise shade matching and custom staining to replicate natural tooth characteristics, ensuring seamless integration with patient dentition.

• Expertise
  • Work proficiently with various ceramic systems including lithium disilicate, zirconia, and feldspathic porcelains. Select appropriate materials based on clinical requirements.
  • Nice to have: CAD/CAM design experience and technical ability to complete cases from start to finish

• Collaboration
  • Work directly with prosthodontists and CAD/CAM designers to interpret clinical requirements, discuss aesthetic goals, and maintain top-quality standards.
  • Participate in chairside consultations to evaluate shade, form, and aesthetics directly in the patient's mouth and work alongside prosthodontists during try-ins to make real-time adjustments and refinements.

• Quality Control & Case Management
  • Inspect all ceramic work for accuracy in contour, occlusion, and aesthetics before final delivery.
  • Maintain organized workspace and assist in tracking case progress through the ceramic finishing stages.

• RDT in BC
  • Registered Dental Technician (RDT) or equivalent with ceramics specialty preferred, or equivalent experience and demonstrated expertise in ceramic work.
• Experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on ceramic layering and staining experience.
  • Proven expertise in anterior aesthetics, complex shade matching, and full-mouth rehabilitation cases.
  • Nice to have: CAD/CAM design experience and technical ability to complete cases from start to finish
• Technical Proficiency
  • Expert knowledge of ceramic handling and finishing techniques.
  • Proficiency with various ceramic systems and their specific handling requirements.
• Attention to Detail & Dedication to Excellence
  • Exceptional eye for color, translucency, and natural tooth morphology.
  • Meticulous about surface texture, characterization, and overall aesthetic integration.
  • Consistently strives for excellence rather than settling for "good enough."
• Hard-Working & Reliable
  • Demonstrates a high level of responsibility, punctuality, and willingness to go the extra mile.
  • Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Modern, Fully Equipped Lab
  • Enjoy working with advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment.
• Collaborative Environment
  • Direct access to prosthodontists and CAD/CAM designers, fostering a team-driven approach to patient care.
• Competitive Compensation
  • $80,000–$120,000 annual salary, with potential for growth based on performance and skills.
• Parking
  • Convenient on-site parking available.

If you are a hard-working, detail-oriented, and dedicated Ceramist who thrives on delivering exceptional results, we invite you to join us at Transcend Lab. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

Elevate your craft with us at Transcend Specialized Dentistry—where excellence is the standard.