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Why Choose Nicklas for Histology Staffing?

Deep Histology Expertise

Our team includes lab professionals who’ve worked in histology. We understand the pace, precision, and pressure so that we can vet candidates beyond a resume.

Full Coverage Across All Lab Settings

From high-volume hospital labs to specialized, independent pathology practices, we support:

  • Routine tissue processing and embedding
  • Immunohistochemistry and frozen sections
  • Complex staining protocols and QA/QC processes

Vetted, ASCP-Certified Professionals

We place HTs and HTLs who meet ASCP certification standards and are ready to step into demanding environments and get to work on Day 1. Every placement is compliance-ready and workflow-capable.

Flexible Staffing Models

Whether you need short-term help or long-term solutions, we provide:

  • Travel Histotechnician and Histotechnologist Staffing
  • Temp-to-Hire Laboratory Professionals
  • Direct Hire Recruitment

How Our Staffing Process Works

We don’t just send resumes; we build reliable lab teams with a process built for efficiency, accuracy, and quality.

1. Needs Assessment

We start by understanding your caseload, turnaround times, instrumentation, and workflow expectations.

3. Credentialing & Compliance

Every candidate undergoes a comprehensive in-house onboarding and credential verification process to ensure full compliance with The Joint Commission and CLIA standards. All credentialing and onboarding documentation is provided to your team for review and recordkeeping as required.

2. Targeted Talent Match

Our recruiter’s source from a deep network of histology professionals, selecting those who align with your technical and cultural environment.

4. Ongoing Support

We stay involved post-placement to ensure performance is achieved and the candidate will quickly adapt if needs change.

Trusted by Labs Nationwide


Nicklas supports histology operations in:

  • Academic medical centers
  • Independent pathology labs
  • Integrated hospital systems
  • Research institutions
  • Forensic and specialty labs

Have niche needs? We’ll find HTs and HTLs with subspecialty experience—whether it’s Mohs, IHC, or frozen sections.

Why Leading Labs Trust Nicklas


  • Founded by ASCP-Certified Pathologists’ Assistant
  • Exclusive focus on laboratory staffing
  • Full credentialing and onboarding facilitated and delivered
  • Fast, compliant placements
  • Short and long-term temporary contracts, temp-to-perm, and permanent options
  • Personalized account management

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 locum coverage?

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

Which types of facilities do you serve?

Our partners include hospital laboratories, independent and reference labs, research institutions and labs, and physician office labs (POLs).

Do you work nationwide?

Yes. We serve clients across the U.S., 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 subspecialties can you staff within pathology?

We recruit across anatomic, clinical, and subspecialty pathology—covering dermatopathology, hematopathology, cytopathology, neuropathology, GI pathology, and more.

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.

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Whether you’re backfilling a vacancy or scaling your lab team, we can deliver high-performing histology professionals, fast.

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