Laboratory Bench Technician - Microbiology

@ L.E. Cox Medical Centers
L.E. Cox Medical Centersl.e.coxmedicalcenters.com

Laboratory Bench Technician - Microbiology

Springfield, MO
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving SW Missouri and N Arkansas, recognized for workplace excellence. The lab technician role involves limited testing, specimen processing, and supporting medical staff in diagnosing and monitoring health.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Time management and organization
  • Ability to prioritize and plan

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Preferred: in applied sciences
  • 1 year laboratory or medical training experience

Full job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807






Department:

1070 Laboratory South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Hours:

3 pm - 11:30 PM

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

 

  • Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

  • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. 

  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

 

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)  

  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Laboratory Bench Technicians perform limited testing on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance (under supervision of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Technicians). Responsible to perform testing which may require review by MT/MLS/MLT before verification. Processing and accessioning of specimens as assigned.

Education:         

  • Required: Bachelor's degree         
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in an applied sciences related field

Experience:         

  • Preferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratory or in medical training

Skills:         

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.         
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication         
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:      

  • Required: None

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