Lead Ceramist

Location: Montana (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

A growing dental laboratory is seeking an experienced Lead Ceramist to support high-end cosmetic and complex restorative cases. This role is ideal for a senior ceramist with a strong aesthetic focus who enjoys hands-on work while contributing to team development and long-term lab growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-level porcelain layering on multiple restorative materials
• Focus on anterior cosmetic cases, smile design, and esthetic restorations
• Support full-mouth reconstructions, with strong understanding of morphology and function
• Collaborate closely with doctors to achieve optimal esthetic outcomes
• Share knowledge and help train other technicians as the lab grows
• Maintain consistent quality standards in a collaborative team environment

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Ceramist in a dental laboratory
• Strong expertise in porcelain layering and cosmetic anterior restorations
• Solid understanding of esthetics, morphology, and full-mouth cases
• Exposure to cosmetic dentistry principles (AACD-style approach is a plus)
• Team-oriented mindset with interest in growing alongside the lab

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 – $100,000, depending on experience and skill set
• Compensation is flexible and may increase based on technical scope, case complexity, and contribution to training or lab growth, along with attractive incentives, performance bonuses, and potential profit sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays & weekends off
• Health insurance (50% employer contribution)
• Relocation assistance available with a minimum 3-year commitment