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Pathologists' Assistant
901 N Porter Ave Norman, OK 73071 US
Job Description
Job Location: Norman, OK (OKC Suburb)
Shift: Day Shift, M-F
Pay and Benefits: $110-135+k/year, new grads welcome to apply!
About the location: Norman, Oklahoma offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere with a low cost of living, easy commutes, and a strong sense of community. Home to the University of Oklahoma, the area features great dining, arts, and outdoor spaces, with the added benefit of being just minutes from Oklahoma City’s broader amenities and airport access.
Description: A well-established pathology group providing services to a regional health system in Norman, Oklahoma is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pathologists’ Assistant to join its team. This position supports high-quality patient care through accurate specimen handling, gross examination, and close collaboration with board-certified pathologists in a hospital-based setting. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and committed to quality and safety.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a biological or health science discipline required
- Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
- ASCP certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA-ASCP) preferred or eligibility to obtain certification
- Prior experience in a pathology laboratory preferred but not required; new graduates encouraged to apply
- Strong knowledge of human anatomy, pathology terminology, and laboratory practices
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and assist with gross examination and sampling of a broad range of hospital- and clinic-based surgical specimens
- Accurately document gross findings in a clear and timely manner
- Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards in the grossing area
- Perform frozen sections during regular work hours
- Assist with neonatal autopsies only; no adult autopsies required
- No call responsibilities
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, 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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