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Bakersfield, CA 93308

Posted: 02/25/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Job Title: Pathologists Job Number: 558 Pay Rate: $300k - $330k/annually; depending on experience

Job Description

AP/CP Pathologist – Day Shift
Central California | Monday–Friday | Permanent
Salary: $300,000–$330,000 annually (based on experience)
Schedule: Day shift | No nights | No weekends
Start Date: Flexible / TBD

Position Overview
Join a well-established pathology team in Central California, providing pathology services across four local hospitals. You will be based in a professional laboratory setting and collaborate daily with five collegial and experienced pathologists.

We are actively seeking a pathologist with proven experience who can step into a high-volume, multi-hospital practice and make an impact right away.

Key Responsibilities
  • Bring strong diagnostic skills across a broad spectrum of surgical and clinical pathology.
  • Demonstrate confidence in independent decision-making while thriving in a team-oriented environment.
  • Appreciate the variety and complexity that comes with supporting multiple hospitals.
  • Provide expert consultation and communicate the medical significance of laboratory findings to referring physicians.
  • Deliver accurate, timely evaluations and diagnoses across a diverse range of anatomic pathology specimens.
  • Actively engage in a collaborative, team-based approach to patient care.
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of pathology services while maintaining a collegial workplace culture.


Required Qualifications
  • Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) required
  • Active California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one) required
  • Fellowship training in surgical pathology subspecialties (cytopathology, breast, GI, gynecologic, etc.) highly desirable
  • Strong diagnostic, communication, and collaboration skills essential


Why This Opportunity?
  • Independent, pathologist-owned and operated group
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance
  • Opportunities to grow within a respected, stable, and expanding organization


Recruiter Contact
Marquius Young
Recruiting & Client Success Manager
  • Office: (470) 323-8959
  • Mobile: (770) 539-0333
  • Email: marquius@nicklasstaffing.com


About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing
Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the only laboratory staffing agency founded by a Pathologists’ Assistant and dedicated exclusively to labs. With 13 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.
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