About the Client
Independent Pathology Practice
• Multi-site pathology group supporting hospital and clinical laboratory services
• High specimen volume requiring specialized laboratory personnel
• Pathologists’ Assistants critical to maintaining pathology workflow
The Challenge
On January 27, 2025, the organization’s HR manager connected with Nicklas Laboratory Staffing to discuss an urgent need for a Pathologists’ Assistant.
Pathologists’ Assistants are among the most difficult laboratory roles to recruit, and traditional hiring processes can take months due to limited talent supply. Current estimates suggest there are less than 3,000 actively-practicing Pathologists’ Assistants in the United States, underscoring the need for access to a candidate pool that is limited.
The laboratory needed support quickly to maintain workflow and ensure the pathology team could keep pace with specimen volume.
The Nicklas Approach
Because Nicklas recruits exclusively within the laboratory setting, we maintain a national network of highly specialized candidates actively seeking new opportunities.
Immediately following the initial conversation, the Nicklas team:
• Identified qualified candidates within our national PA network
• Proactively vetted candidate credentials and availability
• Coordinated interviews with laboratory leadership
• Facilitated rapid onboarding logistics
The Outcome
Just four days after the initial conversation, Nicklas delivered a qualified Pathologists’ Assistant ready to begin work.
This rapid turnaround allowed the pathology team to maintain workflow continuity and avoid operational disruption.
Continued Partnership
Following the success of the initial placement, the organization expanded its partnership with Nicklas Laboratory Staffing.
Today, Nicklas supports the group with recruiting across multiple specialized roles, including:
• Pathologists’ Assistants
• Histotechnologists / Histotechnicians
• Pathologists
This expanded scope reflects the confidence laboratory leaders place in Nicklas to deliver highly specialized talent quickly and reliably.
Key Takeaway
Specialized laboratory staffing requires specialized recruiting expertise.
Nicklas Laboratory Staffing exists for this reason — connecting laboratories with the professionals they need, when they need them most.
Roles like Pathologists’ Assistants aren’t just hard to fill, they’re part of a limited and highly specialized workforce, which is why many labs wait months to find the right fit.
That’s where Nicklas comes in. By focusing exclusively on the laboratory space, we’re able to move faster and deliver qualified professionals when it matters most, so your team can stay staffed, maintain workflow, and keep things moving forward.
Need support filling a critical role? Contact us today to connect with specialized talent — fast.