Available Positions
Explore Available Positions Nationwide.
Keep up with the latest openings by signing up for job alerts! Sign up here!
Pathologists' Assistant
Posted: 09/21/2026
Employment Type:
Long Term Traveler
Job Number: 1018
Pay Rate: $3,000-3,500/weekly
Job Description
Job Title: Pathologists' Assistant
Job Location: 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. recruiting@nicklasstaffing.com
Meet Your Recruiter
Share This Job:
Related Jobs:
Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.About Gaithersburg, MD
Ready to take your career to new heights? Explore exciting job opportunities in the vibrant Gaithersburg, Maryland area! This bustling city, located in Montgomery County, offers a perfect blend of urban conveniences and natural beauty. With easy access to Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Gaithersburg provides endless growth opportunities. Enjoy the charming Kentlands community with its unique shops and dining options, or immerse yourself in art at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. With close proximity to the RIO Washingtonian Center, sporting events at the Maryland SoccerPlex, and outdoor adventures at Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg is the ideal place to thrive both personally and professionally. Explore our job listings today and jumpstart your career in this dynamic region!