Lab Technician

BLANK AST 2 (004723)

UCPath Position ID: 40090824

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

7/27/2026 5:34:23 PM

Date Last Edited:

7/27/2026 5:34:20 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2100O

Organization:

DENTISTRY                              

Division Code:

2110D

Division:

CLINICAL                               

Department:

135000 - DENTISTRY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40090824

Position Description ID

172735

UC Payroll Title:

BLANK AST 2 (004723)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

CX: Clerical & Allied Services

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40051289 

Reports to Payroll Title:

ADJ PROF-HCOMP

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40061708

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEAN 

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The UCLA School of Dentistry is seeking a Lab Technician to support operations within the DDS student laboratory. The incumbent will oversee more than 100 student workstations, ensuring that all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly maintained and available to support student learning. Working closely with the Director of Student Labs, the Lab Technician will help manage the daily operations of the laboratory and ensure a safe, efficient, and productive learning environment.

Aspiring to be a community of faculty, staff, students and patients, where a sense of belonging and respect is felt by all, is a culture that’s deeply ingrained into our daily actions. And encouraging an environment of engagement and productive dialogue helps to foster our core values of compassion, tolerance, and mutual respect.

Materials & Equipment Management

1. Conduct daily inspections of laboratory equipment, instruments, and supplies to ensure operational readiness. Maintain records of equipment requiring maintenance or repair, perform minor repairs when appropriate, and coordinate service requests with external vendors as needed.

2. Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment by working collaboratively with students to ensure individual workstations are properly maintained. Provide light custodial support to promote laboratory functionality and compliance with safety standards.

3. Manage the proper identification, handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory-generated waste in accordance with UCLA Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements and all applicable governing agents.

4. Perform routine inspections of student laboratory areas to ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, policies, and established procedures. Document findings and maintain accurate inspection records and related compliance documentation.

5. Monitor student activities within the fourth-floor laboratory and promptly report any safety concerns, policy violations, or inappropriate conduct to the Director of the Preclinical Laboratory.

6. Maintain and regularly update Laboratory Safety Manuals, ensuring the inclusion of current Safety Data Sheets (SDS), radiation safety information, laboratory protocols, and other required documentation. Coordinate and support the annual laboratory safety inspection conducted by Campus EH&S, including preparation of materials and review of laboratory practices.

7. Collaborate with Facilities Planning & Operations (FPO), School of Dentistry EH&S personnel, and external vendors with the delivery of in-service training for dental school students, instructors, and staff.

45%

Inventory Control 

1. Maintain accurate inventories of fourth-floor laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials, including dental laboratory materials, instrument cassettes, and consumable items. Conduct inventory reviews on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to ensure adequate stock levels and operational readiness.

2. Collaborate with the Dental Storeroom to develop, implement, and maintain an integrated ordering and receiving process that supports appropriate inventory levels of supplies, materials, equipment, instruments, cassettes, and consumables. Coordinate inventory planning to align with quarterly coursework and instructional requirements.

3. Monitor and track the use of laboratory materials and supplies, identify unusual or excessive consumption, and report potential misuse, waste, or abuse of materials to the supervisor.

4. Administer and maintain records related to the assignment and distribution of laboratory assets, including keys, locks, cabinets, lockers, and other secured storage areas used within the fourth-floor laboratories.

5. Maintain accurate records of student equipment and material usage, including lease and loan agreements. Process and submit appropriate documentation related to lost, damaged, or unreturned equipment and materials in accordance with established procedures.

6. Conduct quarterly inspections of cabinets, lockers, locks, keys, and related laboratory storage facilities to verify cleanliness, functionality, serviceability, and accurate assignment information. Correct identified deficiencies, update inventory and assignment records as needed, and submit findings to the Director.

7. Prepare and submit work orders and service requests for the repair or replacement of laboratory infrastructure and equipment, including locks, cabinets, hardware, furnishings, and related assets, to ensure the continued safety and functionality of the laboratory environment.

30%

Lab Operations Support

1. Coordinate with course chairs and faculty to identify anticipated instructional needs prior to the start of each academic quarter, including audiovisual support, laboratory materials, specialized equipment, and other course-related requirements. Provide ongoing operational and logistical support to faculty, staff, and assigned personnel throughout the duration of each course.

2. Assist with the preparation, organization, and setup of laboratory classrooms, benches and workstations to ensure laboratory exercises and educational activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.

3. Develop and maintain detailed checklists to support effective planning, implementation of each course.

20%

Support

1. Provide support for state board examinations and other special events or activities as needed.

2. Assist in other laboratory areas within the School of Dentistry as assigned by the Director, ensuring continuity of services and responsiveness to departmental needs.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

BS or in related fields

Preferred

Experience working with dental materials, equipment, instruments, etc. 

Required

Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Follow through with assignments, identify discrepancies, and communicate issues.

Required

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) in English.

Required

Excellent organization skill and attention to detail. Ability to maintain neat and accurate files and supplies.

Required

Ability to communicate and work with a diverse cultural community consisting of faculty, staff, students, and vendors.

Required

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages).

Required

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with other sections, e.g., Continuing Education, State Bard Coordinator, etc.

Required

Demonstrated ability to work in an ever-changing environment, shifting priorities, and adapt to noises in the laboratory.

Required

Demonstrated skill to take stock of supplies and to determine the need for ordering to ensure continuous availability.

Required

Ability to organize work activities, policies and procedures, operations in an understandable and logical manner.

Required

Working knowledge of computers (PC) with familiarity with software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and other database programs.

Required

Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

School of Dentistry

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 1: Position in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, potential spills, and splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every employee in this position.