Pathologists' Assistant

Nicklasstaffing; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 137,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant for a Gaithersburg, MD assignment. This role requires ASCP PA certification and NAACLS credentialing, in a collaborative lab setting.

The position emphasizes grossing and dissection with meticulous attention to detail, plus the ability to work independently. Travel-ready opportunities may be available; benefits include day-one health, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, and a matched retirement plan.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) required.
• Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program preferred.
• Strong grossing and specimen dissection experience.
• Autopsy pathology experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written documentation and report-preparation skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Comfortable working with both human and animal specimens.

Skills

PA certification

Autopsy pathology experience

Excellent documentation skills

Independent work capability

Attention to detail

Animal specimen handling

Dissection experience

Education

NAACLS-accredited PA program

Job description

Job Details

Pathologists' Assistant

Gaithersburg, MD

What makes this location special:

Facility Type: Independent Research Laboratory

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekly Estimated Pay or Pay Range: $3,000-3,400/weekly (Includes hourly rate, meals & incidentals, rental car, lodging, round trip flight – taxed and tax-free income)

Summary of position

(EX: Put a few sentences about the job Community Hospital with a collaborative environment. They have five PAs and several grossing techs. High volume or low volume lab with multiple specimens, no frozens and no autopsies)

Qualifications

• ASCP certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) required
• Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program preferred
• Strong grossing and specimen dissection experience
• Experience with autopsy pathology strongly preferred
• Excellent written documentation and report-preparation skills
• Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment
• Comfortable working with both human and animal specimens

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 find 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.