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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory aide in Springfield, MO is $16.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.32 and $18.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laboratory aide?

Laboratory aides are support staff who assist scientists, researchers, or medical professionals in laboratory settings. Their duties often include preparing and cleaning lab equipment, organizing supplies, labeling samples, and sometimes recording data. While they do not usually conduct experiments or analyze results, their work helps ensure that laboratories run smoothly and efficiently. Laboratory aides typically work under the supervision of laboratory technicians, technologists, or scientists.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a laboratory aide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Laboratory Aide, you need a basic understanding of laboratory procedures, good organizational skills, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and data entry systems is often required, and some positions may prefer certification in laboratory safety or handling hazardous materials. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are essential soft skills for maintaining accuracy and supporting the lab team. These skills and qualities are important for ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate laboratory operations.

What are some typical challenges laboratory aides face when supporting multiple ongoing experiments?

Laboratory Aides often juggle tasks such as preparing materials, cleaning equipment, and assisting with data collection across several experiments simultaneously. This requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to avoid cross-contamination and ensure accurate results. Clear communication with scientists and other lab staff is essential to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing schedules, which can sometimes be demanding in a busy lab environment. However, mastering these challenges helps Laboratory Aides build valuable experience and can open up opportunities for advancement to more specialized technical roles.

What is the difference between Laboratory Aide vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLaboratory AideLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentPost-secondary education, often an associate degree
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, research labsHospitals, research facilities, diagnostic labs
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with sample collection, preparing specimens, cleaning equipmentPerforming tests, analyzing samples, maintaining lab equipment

Laboratory Aides typically assist with basic tasks and require minimal formal education, while Laboratory Technicians perform more complex testing and usually have specialized training or degrees. Both roles work in similar environments and support laboratory operations, but Laboratory Technicians have a higher level of responsibility and technical skill.

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Infographic showing various Laboratory Aide job openings in Springfield, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,009 per year, or $16.4 per hour.

Part-time Early Childhood Education Center Classroom Aide

Springfield, MO • On-site

Ozarks Technical Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees

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Job description

Part-time Early Childhood Education Center Classroom Aide
Job no: 495073
Work type: Springfield Campus
Location: Springfield, MO
Categories: Technical Education, Part-Time Staff
JOB TITLE: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER CLASSROOM AIDE
DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SALARY RANGE: $15.30 hourly
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Early Childhood Education Center Director
SCHEDULE DETAILS: Part-time (Scheduled hours will fall between 7:15a.m. - 5:45p.m., not to exceed 19.5 hours per week)
Position Summary
The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Classroom Aide is responsible for working cooperatively with Lead Teachers to implement the daily lesson plans and tasks for the classroom. The ECEC Classroom Aide helps create a classroom environment that ensures best practices which supports the development of the whole child.
Essential Job Duties
  • Assist the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher with supervision of preschool children in an educational environment that is safe, clean, well-arranged, enriching, and conducive to the development of the whole child.
  • Responsible for the classroom environment when the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher are not present.
  • Assist with directing practicum students, work-study assistants, and classroom volunteers.
  • Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher in preparing the learning environment (both indoors and outdoors), setting up learning centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
  • Communicate to the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher any concerns with the children.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
  • Effectively collaborate with colleagues to build positive relationships within the preschool environment, the OTC environment, and the community.
  • Be cordial/polite with families at all times. Warmly greet children and families upon arrival and departure.
  • Work collaboratively with the ECEC Director and ECD Department Chair in managing the daily operations of the Center and promotion of the Early Childhood Development Program.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and treat all children, families, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Maintain confidentiality of children, parents/guardians, fellow staff members, and practicum students, as well as records and all information.
  • Know and adhere to the policies of the program in regards to:
    • Licensing and accreditation guidelines.
    • Communicable diseases and exclusion of sick children.
    • First aid and medical emergency.
    • Emergency procedures.
    • Mandated reporting procedures.
    • Center dress code and professionalism.
    • Reporting personal illness when needing a sick day or requesting time off.
    • Missouri Eat Smart and Move Smart guidelines.
    • NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
    • FERPA and HIPPA confidentiality guidelines within the classroom and ECEC.
  • Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
  • Comply with college policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Non-Essential Job Duties
  • Assist the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher with classroom curriculum and lesson plan implementation.
  • Assist with the arrival of ECEC children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
  • Exercise initiative by assisting with general housekeeping tasks.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Twelve college credit hours in the early childhood field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Ability to pass a tuberculosis test (or provide proof of current test or risk assessment).
  • Ability to be approved by the state Family Care Safety Registry and the Comprehensive Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
  • Pass or provide transfer documentation of a medical examination, as required by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
  • Perform physical activities and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities
  • Associate degree in early childhood development or early childhood education from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Classroom experience in an early childhood or early elementary setting.
  • Experience working in a child development laboratory setting at an institution of higher learning.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Other physical requirements include visually supervising preschool children and practicum students and lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2999 Central Standard Time
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