Job Title: Pathologists Assistant
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Duration: 6 months, ASAP
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
Pay: 3,100 *does not include travel reimbursement or benefits
About the location: Baton Rouge blends Southern charm, rich culture, and incredible food into one vibrant city. Spend your days exploring the scenic Mississippi River, cheering on the LSU Tigers, or diving into the city's live music and Cajun-Creole cuisine. From historic neighborhoods and local festivals to outdoor parks and waterfront views, Baton Rouge offers the perfect mix of adventure, hospitality, and laid-back Louisiana living.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an NAACLS/ASCP-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program
- PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the board exam
- Ability to work cooperatively within diverse clinical environments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships with pathologists and technical staff
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform accurate gross dissection and detailed description of surgical specimens across the full case spectrum - from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections
- Specimen processing and submission for histologic processing and special studies
- Collaborate closely with pathologists and technical staff to maintain quality and workflow efficiency
- Contribute to lab workflow coordination and other duties as assigned
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. Youve 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 youre looking for flexibility in a travel position, or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.