Pathologist

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing; Michigan; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing seeks a Pathologist to join Southwest Michigan’s well-established regional laboratory. This full-time role places you at the center of patient care, lab leadership, and clinical strategy beyond routine slide interpretation.

You will shape department operations, influence testing methods and quality standards, and mentor staff while maintaining diagnostic autonomy. Competitive benefits, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board-eligible AP/CP and AMA-approved pathology training.
• Meets CLIA qualifications for Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor, and Clinical Consultant.
• Unrestricted medical license (Michigan or ability to obtain); IMLC helpful.
• Must be AP/CP board certified.

Responsibilities

• Interpret surgical specimens and cytopathology cases with full diagnostic autonomy.
• Perform autopsies — general medical and forensic.
• Serve as the go-to clinical consultant for referring physicians across the region.
• Lead quality assurance, evaluate new testing methods, and drive technology adoption in your area of interest.
• Mentor techs and students, and teach in-service conferences on emerging methods and instrumentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Clinical consultation

Education

MD/DO

AP/CP board certification

Tools

LIS systems

Medical exam software

Job description

Pathologist, Southwest Michigan ((Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is accepted) | Anatomic Pathology | Full-Time

Looking for a pathologist who wants more than a microscope and a stack of slides — this role puts you at the center of patient care, lab leadership, and clinical strategy for a well-established regional laboratory.

Full Benefits and Great Pay! Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance are available.

What makes this different:

You won't just be reading cases. You'll help shape how a department runs for a highly complex CLIA-certified lab, with real influence over methods, technology adoption, and quality standards. If you've ever wanted a seat at the table instead of just a caseload, this is it.

What you'll do:

• Interpret surgical specimens and cytopathology cases (genital and extragenital) with full diagnostic autonomy
• Perform autopsies — general medical and forensic
• Serve as the go-to clinical consultant for referring physicians across the region
• Lead quality assurance, evaluate new testing methods, and drive technology adoption in your area of interest
• Mentor techs and students, and teach in-service conferences on emerging methods and instrumentation
• Traditional hours: 8am to 4pm, minimal on-call

What you bring:

• MD or DO, board-eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
• Completed an AMA-approved 4-year pathology training program
• Meets CLIA qualifications for Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor, and Clinical Consultant (highly complex lab)
• Unrestricted medical license (Michigan or ability to obtain)(Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is helpful)
• Strong communicator: you'll work across every level of the organization, from bench techs to hospital administration
• MUST BE AP/CP BOARD CERTIFIED.

Why Southwest Michigan?:

A genuine mid-size city with big-league amenities, a strong arts and music scene, two universities (Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College), a nationally recognized craft beer scene, and Lake Michigan's beaches about 40 minutes west. Cost of living well below the coasts, an easy commute, and a community that actually knows your name without giving up clinical complexity or leadership scope.