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Pathologists' Assistant

Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Posted: 03/02/2026 Employment Type: Long Term Traveler Job Title: Pathologists' Assistant Job Number: 544 Pay Rate: $3100-$3600/week (includes lodging, per diem, transportation)

Job Description

Job Title: Pathologists’ Assistant, travel
Job Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Schedule: April 1 - July 3, 2026
Shift: 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri 2pm-10:30pm (preferred, but negotiable to day shift)

Pay Range: $3100-$3600/week - includes lodging, per diem, transportation. Taxable and non-taxable income!

About the location: Living and working in Corpus Christi as a travel Pathologists’ Assistant offers a perfect mix of professional growth and coastal relaxation. You’ll find yourself just minutes from the Gulf, with warm weather year-round, great seafood, and laid-back coastal charm. The city’s medical community is close-knit and welcoming, and it’s an ideal location for anyone who enjoys balancing meaningful lab work with weekend beach time.

Qualifications:  
  • Bachelor of Science or Masters Pathologist Assistant program from a NAACLS accredited institution 
  • 1 year of laboratory experience grossing all tissue types from simple to complex 
  • ASCP Certification 
  • Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills 

Key Responsibilities 
  • Perform a vital part of the patient care process through preparation, gross description, and dissection of human tissue surgical specimens 
  • Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions 
  • Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards 
  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control 
  • Solve any discrepancies or other issues that may arise 

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, medical lab techs, medical lab scientists, 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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About Corpus Christi, TX

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