Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Optical laboratory technician cut, polish, and grind lenses for prescription classes or create prescription contact lenses. In some cases they might even make lenses for products like binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes.

Salary:

$28,590

Education:

If you would like to become an optical lab technician you should take algebra, chemistry, geometry, biology, mechanical drawing, industrial arts, computer skills, English, and health occupations/medical professions. You should take an internship and gain experience in a laboratory. There are no certification requirements.