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Nicklas Laboratory Staffing
https://nicklasstaffing.com/
https://nicklasstaffing.com/
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Pathologists' Assistant
11100 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106 US
Posted: 01/07/2026
2026-01-07
2026-03-14
Employment Type:
Long Term Traveler
Job Title: Pathologists' Assistant
Job Number: 452
Pay Rate: $2800-$3100/wk plus airfare/rental car OR mileage/personal vehicle stipend
Job Description
Job Title: Pathologists’ Assistant, long term travel assignment
Job Location: Cleveland, OH
Schedule: Four - 10 hour shifts, Friday-Monday 8am-6:30pm – have 3 days off during the week to explore the city!
Dates: Feb. 8th - May 9th, 2026
Pay Range: $2800-$3100/weekly – includes base pay, lodging, transportation
About the location: Cleveland, Ohio is an exciting place to build your career in pathology! Home to world-renowned healthcare systems and a thriving research community, the city combines professional opportunity with affordable living. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, pro sports, and a nationally recognized arts and dining scene—all with the added bonus of Lake Erie just minutes away for year-round recreation.
Position Summary: Independently prepares any complex and routine patient specimen for processing and special procedures by describing, measuring, dissecting and weighing specimens and entering specimen information into the computer. Organizes and performs tasks efficiently to meet departmental turnaround time standards and accommodate patient care needs. Collaborates with supervisory staff to achieve departmental goals, improve service, quality, cost effectiveness and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Job Location: Cleveland, OH
Schedule: Four - 10 hour shifts, Friday-Monday 8am-6:30pm – have 3 days off during the week to explore the city!
Dates: Feb. 8th - May 9th, 2026
Pay Range: $2800-$3100/weekly – includes base pay, lodging, transportation
About the location: Cleveland, Ohio is an exciting place to build your career in pathology! Home to world-renowned healthcare systems and a thriving research community, the city combines professional opportunity with affordable living. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, pro sports, and a nationally recognized arts and dining scene—all with the added bonus of Lake Erie just minutes away for year-round recreation.
Position Summary: Independently prepares any complex and routine patient specimen for processing and special procedures by describing, measuring, dissecting and weighing specimens and entering specimen information into the computer. Organizes and performs tasks efficiently to meet departmental turnaround time standards and accommodate patient care needs. Collaborates with supervisory staff to achieve departmental goals, improve service, quality, cost effectiveness and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Required Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Pathologist Assistant (ASCP)
- Master's Degree of Science in Pathologists' Assistant (Required) -or -Bachelor's Degree From an accredited training program for Pathologists’ Assistant (Required) -or- in a biological science (prior to 2005) (Required)
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform macroscopic dissection and meticulously describe surgical specimens with precision and attention to detail.
- Conduct intraoperative frozen sectioning procedures with accuracy and efficiency, including gross description, tissue selection, appropriate staining techniques, and precise cutting methods.
- Procure and meticulously process tissue for various ancillary studies, including electron microscopy, lymphoma protocols, cytogenetics, immunofluorescence, microbiology, and research purposes, ensuring proper handling and preservation techniques are followed.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate communication of specimen findings and any relevant ancillary study results.
- Maintain accurate records of all specimen dissections, processing procedures, and ancillary study protocols in compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional standards.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities, including instrument maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure optimal laboratory performance and accuracy of results.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, to maintain a safe working environment for oneself and others.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills through participation in relevant continuing education opportunities, workshops, and conferences to stay abreast of advancements in the field of surgical pathology and ancillary studies.
- Provide training and guidance to surgical pathology technicians, specimen processors, residents, and medical students
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.
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