Pathologists' Assistant

Job Title: Pathologists’ Assistant

Job Location: North Florida

Schedule: M-F 10a-7p, with some flexibility

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Permanent

Estimated Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available. 

About the Location: This opportunity is located in North Florida, offering a welcoming community, a lower cost of living compared to many larger metropolitan areas, and access to a variety of outdoor, cultural, and recreational activities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• ASCP Pathologists’ Assistant certification preferred.
• Strong consideration given to experienced PAs with relevant clinical experience.
• New graduates with strong clinical training and references may also be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed gross examination, dissection, and description of a wide range of surgical specimens.
• Work across both hospital and off-site laboratory settings.
• Handle a variety of complex surgical pathology specimens, including breast, GYN, oncology, lung, and gastrointestinal cases.
• Participate in frozen section procedures in collaboration with the pathology and histology teams.
• Ensure specimen integrity, proper identification, and accurate documentation throughout the process.
• Collaborate closely with pathologists, histotechnologists, and other laboratory professionals.
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in accordance with departmental procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing:
Aligned to Laboratories. Dedicated to People. Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the ONLY Staffing Agency founded by a Pathologists’ Assistant that Only Focuses on Labs!

With 12 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists’ assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, and lab leaders in travel, permanent, and temp-to-perm laboratory positions nationwide.

As an employee of Nicklas Laboratory Staffing, we provide employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance active on day one. We also provide you with no-cost employer malpractice insurance and a matching retirement program where you are fully vested.

This is your professional journey – Nicklas Laboratory Staffing will be your Advocate. You’ve worked hard to build your skills. Let us help you find the perfect opportunity to put them to use. We make the job search easy, stress-free, and tailored to what matters to you. Whether you’re looking for flexibility in a travel position or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.