Technician II, Lab
Zeiss Group
Location: St. Cloud, MN 56301, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Friday, 28 August 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 27 September 2026
Job Description
Zeiss Group is hiring a Technician II, Lab in St. Cloud, MN. This is a full-time position.
About Us:
How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42, 000 employees and have over 4, 000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
What's the role?
Lab Technician II is an intermediate level position. Under minimal supervision where operations and sequences are specified by written and verbal instructions and established practices, the Lab Technician II will perform routine and semi-routine production duties associated with the lens manufacturing processes.
Sound Interesting?
Here's what you'll do:
This position will have a variety of tasks within the department with minimal supervision. Must have intermediate optical knowledge. Cross training will be required within the lab and may include:
Do you qualify?
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
The hourly pay range for this position is $18.50 - $22.00.
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus.
ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina Choing
Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42, 000 employees and have over 4, 000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
What's the role?
Lab Technician II is an intermediate level position. Under minimal supervision where operations and sequences are specified by written and verbal instructions and established practices, the Lab Technician II will perform routine and semi-routine production duties associated with the lens manufacturing processes.
Sound Interesting?
Here's what you'll do:
This position will have a variety of tasks within the department with minimal supervision. Must have intermediate optical knowledge. Cross training will be required within the lab and may include:
- Receiving Lenses and / or Frames
- Inspecting lenses
- Blocking, Spotting, Taping and / or Foco
- Lens Coating
- Tinting
- Assembling Jobs
- Packaging & Shipping
- Entering Data
- Invoicing & Billing
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Purchasing
Do you qualify?
- Performs routine and semi-routine production duties associated with various aspects of lens production paying close attention to quality, quantity and efficiency. Refer to the Job Matrix for further departmental specifics.
- Complies with all safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership.
- Qualifies and inspects product to ensure compliance with CZV specifications and standards.
- Maintains appropriate written and / or computer documentation.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Generally assigned certain tasks within a specified department but has knowledge to perform majority of the tasks within a specified department.
- Employs troubleshooting techniques to determine cause of instrument / machine failure and implement repairs where necessary.
- Cross trains in other areas and departments.
- HSD / GED Equivalent Experience
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
- Medical (HSA, PPO, HRA, plus! Telemedicine)
- Vision, simply amazing coverage, $0 Single/Bifocal/Trifocal lenses! Plus, many additional discounts and savings.
- Dental (PPO and PPO Buy-up)
- 401k Matching! .67/1.00 up to 6%, vested immediately! Plus an additional 2% (on a 3 yr vest)
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Programs: Emotional Well-being support, Financial, Legal Services, Identity theft protection and more!)
- MetLife plans: Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Home/Auto discounts and more
- Vacation and sick pay
- The list goes on!
The hourly pay range for this position is $18.50 - $22.00.
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus.
ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina Choing
Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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