Job Title: Pathologists Assistant
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Schedule: M-F 8a-5p
Start Date: 6/22/26
End Date: 09/19/2026
Duration: 13 Weeks
Weekly Estimated Pay or Pay Range: $3,900- $4000 (Includes hourly rate, meals & incidentals, rental car, lodging, round trip flight taxed and tax-free income)
About the location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant city just across the Charles River from Boston, known for being home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It boasts a rich intellectual and cultural scene, with historic architecture, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong tradition of innovation.
Qualifications:
- Masters 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
- Assist in the performance and documentation of autopsies.
- 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 assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, 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.