First seen by our source: 23 days ago
R&D Technician - Digital Dentistry
@ Argen Canada
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Argen Canada is hiring a full-time R&D Technician for digital dentistry in Mississauga, ON, reporting to the Director of Business Development, North America. The role fabricates and finishes zirconia dental samples, performs shade matching, runs product testing and validation, and documents results. The salary is $80k-$85k per year and the posting asks for a dental technician background with at least 3 years of ceramic and esthetic restoration experience.
Pay:
$80,000–$85,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Fabricate and finish zirconia crowns and dental samples
- Perform shade matching and esthetic evaluations
- Execute product testing, workflow studies and validation
- Operate and troubleshoot CAD/CAM, mills, furnaces and 3D printers
- Document test methods, results and photographs
Requirements summary:
- Dental technician diploma or equivalent experience
- 3+ years with ceramic and esthetic restorations
- Experience with CAD/CAM, 3D printing or dental photography
- Strong shade-matching skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Dental technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Argen Canada
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
R&D Technician – Digital Dentistry
Location: Mississauga, ON
Salary: $80k-$85k/year
Position: Full-time, new
Reports to: Director of Business Development, North America
Help shape the future of digital dentistry with Argen Canada!
Argen Canada is a leading digital manufacturing and technology center, offering digital outsourcing, digital dental equipment, dental software, and materials to dental labs and denturist clinics.
Argen is growing and seeking a skilled Research & Development Technician, Product Development to support the development, testing, and validation of innovative dental materials and digital dentistry solutions. This hands-on role combines advanced dental laboratory expertise with product evaluation, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
What You Will Do
· Fabricate and process zirconia crowns and other dental samples, including finishing, staining, characterization, and glazing.
· Perform shade matching and esthetic evaluations with exceptional attention to colour, translucency, and detail.
· Execute product testing, workflow studies, and validation activities.
· Identify technical issues, investigate potential root causes, and communicate observations with supporting evidence.
· Operate and troubleshoot dental laboratory equipment, including CAD/CAM systems, mills, furnaces, cameras, and 3D printers.
· Coordinate professionally with vendors and external partners to resolve equipment, software, material, or workflow issues.
· Document test methods, observations, photographs, and results with accuracy and consistency.
· Collaborate with Business Development, R&D, Operations, and Technical Support teams on product development initiatives.
· Contribute technical content, images, samples, and workflow guidance for sales enablement and training materials.
What You Bring
· Dental Technician diploma, certification, or equivalent experience.
· 3+ years of experience with ceramic and esthetic restorations, including zirconia finishing and characterization.
· Experience with CAD/CAM, digital design, 3D printing, dental photography, or colour measurement technologies.
· Strong shade-matching skills and an excellent eye for esthetics.
· Knowledge of contemporary dental laboratory workflows and zirconia materials.
· Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and confidence learning technical software and digital workflows.
· Experience with product testing, validation activities, or technical reporting is an asset.
· Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including extended periods of sitting or standing, close visual work, fine motor dexterity, repetitive use of hand tools, operation of dental laboratory equipment, and routine computer work.
Why Join Argen?
· Work with leading digital dentistry technologies.
· Contribute directly to product innovation and development.
· Collaborate with a knowledgeable and supportive team in Canada and US.
· Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive group benefits, RRSP matching, and bonus opportunities.
· Benefit from many opportunities for professional development.
If you are a detail-oriented dental technician who enjoys innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous learning, we'd love to hear from you!
We invite all qualified candidates authorized to work in Canada to apply online with their current resume. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and the posting will close once the right candidate has been identified.
We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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