Job Description

Lalor Family Dental is a growing, family-owned dental practice serving the Greater Binghamton Area for over 60 years. We are looking for a Sterile Team Lead to join our Dinosaur Dental team!

This role is responsible for taking ownership of our sterilization area, supporting and leading the sterile team, and ensuring instruments, rooms, and supplies are clean, organized, and ready for patient care.

No prior dental or sterilization experience is required — we will train the right person! We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, motivated, and ready to grow into a leadership role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the sterile team and daily sterilization workflow
• Clean, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments
• Maintain infection-control and sterilization standards
• Prepare and stock treatment rooms
• Monitor supplies and maintain an organized sterilization area
• Help train and support team members
• Communicate with the clinical team and help keep the day running efficiently
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and organization

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Takes initiative and ownership
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented
• Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Enjoys helping, training, and supporting others
• Can multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Works well as part of a team
• Is patient-focused and committed to doing things the right way
• Is interested in building a long-term career in dentistry
• Dental experience is a plus but not required. Training will be provided!

What We Offer:

• $16.50–$18.00/hour
• Opportunities for advancement
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Weekly pay
• Team events and a fun, family-oriented culture
• Great Place to Work certified for the last 7 years!

Lalor Family Dental is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, gender dysphoria, marital or family status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected class or status. Furthermore, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment of our employees by co-workers, supervisors, customers, or vendors. This commitment extends to our policies on recruiting, advertising, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.