Laboratory Bench Technician

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is looking for a Laboratory Bench Technician in Springfield, Missouri. In this role, you will conduct limited testing on blood and body fluids and monitor treatment responses under the supervision of medical personnel.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree, ideally in applied sciences, and possess strong analytical skills, effective communication, and excellent time management. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in a laboratory or medical training.
• Ability to perform testing under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited testing on blood and body fluids.
• Monitor response to treatment under supervision.
• Process and accession specimens as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills

Effective communication

Excellent time management

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Decision-making and planning skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in an applied sciences related field

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807

Department

1070 Laboratory South

Hours & Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States)

Company Overview

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics.

• 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 the supervision of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Technicians. Responsible for performing testing which may require review by MT/MLS/MLT before verification, and for 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