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Why Partner with Nicklas for PA Staffing?

Deep Pathology Expertise, Built In

Founded by an ASCP-certified Pathologists’ Assistant, Nicklas brings insider-level understanding to every search. We know the workflows, pressures, and performance standards that define PA roles—and we use that knowledge to vet talent effectively.

Nationwide Coverage, Niche Focus

We source top Pathologists’ Assistants from coast to coast, but our focus remains undiluted. Lab staffing is all we do, and we know where to find specialized PA talent even in tough-to-staff markets or urgent turnaround timelines.

Pre-Vetted, ASCP-Certified Talent

Our network comprises experienced, travel-ready PAs with verified credentials, clean compliance records, and proven laboratory performance. Whether you’re a community hospital system, academic medical center, private laboratory, or research facility, we can match you with qualified professionals quickly.

Fast, Flexible Staffing Options

Whether you need a PA to cover FMLA, scale up for a project, or fill a critical full-time role, we offer flexible contracts:

  • Travel Pathologists’ Assistant Staffing
  • Temp-to-Hire Pathologists’ Assistant Solutions
  • Direct-Hire Pathologists’ Assistant Recruitment

Our Process: Lab-Specific. Compliance-Ready.

From your first request to final placement, our approach is streamlined to serve pathology departments, with no generic healthcare handoffs or misaligned candidates.

1. Consult & Define Needs

We start by understanding the technical demands and workflow of your lab environment, not just a job title.

3. Streamline Credentialing

We manage onboarding to align with your institutional needs, including credentialing, background checks, and license verification.

2. Source & Vet Talent

Candidates are carefully selected from our PA-specific network, with a focus on ASCP certification, strong experience, and a good fit for the role.

4. Ongoing Performance Check-Ins

Post-placement, we stay engaged to ensure the Pathologists’ Assistant integrates well with your team, workload, and lab culture.

Who We Serve


  • Hospital pathology departments
  • Academic and teaching hospitals
  • Private pathology labs
  • Reference labs and research institutions
  • Autopsy and forensic settings
Need PAs with autopsy experience? Grossing only? Frozen section work? We tailor the search to match your needs.

When Experience Matters, Choose Nicklas


  • Founded by an ASCP-Certified PA
  • 13 years in laboratory-exclusive staffing
  • Fast placement turnaround
  • Stringent Compliance to satisfy your accrediting agency/standards
  • Full payroll and 1099 support
  • Lab credentialing facilitated in-house
  • Nationwide coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nicklas Laboratory Staffing different from other healthcare staffing agencies?

We’re built by lab professionals, for lab professionals. Every recruiter understands laboratory workflows, certification requirements, and the realities of staffing highly technical, non-patient-facing roles.

Do you only staff pathology and laboratory roles?

Yes. We specialize exclusively in lab-based professionals—Pathologists, Pathologists’ Assistants, Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists, Cytologists, Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS), and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT), and laboratory leadership.

What types of staffing models do you offer?

We provide direct-hire, travel, and temp-to-perm options, giving labs the flexibility to scale operations or maintain coverage during vacancies and leaves.

Are your candidates credentialed and certified?

All candidates are vetted to meet ASCP or equivalent certification standards. Our team handles Joint Commission-compliant credentialing, background checks, and licensing verification before placement.

Can you provide short-term or coverage?

Absolutely. We source travel-ready professionals for immediate coverage in laboratories nationwide.

Which types of facilities do you serve?

Our partners include anatomic and clinical laboratories – serving hospitals, independent and reference labs, research and academia, and physician-office labs.

Do you work nationwide?

Yes. We serve clients in every state, with established talent networks nationwide.

How quickly can you fill a role?

Turnaround time depends on specialty and urgency, but our pathology-focused network allows us to fill most roles faster than general healthcare firms.

What does your process look like from start to finish?

We consult to understand your lab’s needs, source and screen qualified candidates, manage credentialing and compliance, and remain engaged after placement to ensure ongoing success.

Can you assist with permanent leadership or management roles?

Yes. We recruit laboratory managers, supervisors, and directors to support long-term team structure and operational stability.

How do I get started with Nicklas?

Simply request talent through our online form or contact a recruiter directly. We’ll schedule a quick consult to define your needs and begin sourcing immediately.

Get Started: Request a PA

Whether you’re facing a shortfall, planning for growth, or replacing a critical team member, Nicklas is your go-to partner for PA staffing.

Let’s find the right Pathologists’ Assistant for your lab.

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Or call us directly to consult with a recruiter who understands lab work.