Job Title: Pathologists’ Assistant 
Location: Plano, TX
Duration: 13, Start date is June 22nd
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

Pay: max GSAs. Would also receive a round trip airfare/rental car OR mileage reimbursement and vehicle stipend.

About the location: Plano, Texas brings the perfect mix of energy and ease, making it a great spot for your next assignment. Just north of Dallas, Plano offers all the perks of a major metro without the chaos. Think top-rated dining, great shopping, and plenty of green space with over 80 parks and miles of scenic trails. It is also a hub for major corporate headquarters, which means a polished, professional environment with a strong local economy. Whether you are grabbing tacos at a local favorite, exploring historic downtown, or taking a quick trip into Dallas for a night out, Plano gives you the best of both worlds.

Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited PA program. 
• ASCP PA certification (or eligibility with certification within 6 months). 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital or reference lab preferred. 
• Familiarity with Epic Beaker LIS and voice dictation systems a plus. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed gross dissection and description of a wide range of surgical specimens 
• Grossing capabilities to include breast, and other complex caseload
• Photograph gross specimens and maintain image records for clinical and teaching purposes. 
• Ensure specimen integrity and accurate labeling throughout the process. 
• Collaborate with pathology residents, medical students, and histotechnologists. 
• Participate in departmental QA/QC activities to maintain compliance with CAP standards.

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.