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Why Nicklas?

Nicklas was built inside the lab. Our team understands the nuances and complexities of pathology staffing—because we’ve worked in it. We don’t just screen for board certification. We vet for setting fit, caseload readiness, communication style, and long-term contribution.

  • 13 years in pathology lab-specific recruiting
  • Access to credentialed MDs and DOs across the U.S. for locum and permanent placements
  • Deep expertise in lab workflows and reporting structures
  • Full compliance with licensing, onboarding, and credentialing

How We Get It Right


Our approach is built for clinical accuracy and team continuity—not transactional placements.

  1. Consultation: We begin by reviewing your caseload, reporting needs, systems, and current team structure.
  2. Custom Sourcing: We tap our national network to identify board-certified pathologists who align clinically and culturally.
  3. Credentialing: Every candidate is licensed, vetted, and ready to work in compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements.
  4. Follow-Through: From offer through onboarding, we manage documentation, communication, and timeline.

Why Employers Rely on Nicklas for Pathologists

  • Expertise in both high-volume and specialty lab settings
  • Nationwide experience with hospital systems, academic labs, private practices, and research institutions
  • Capable of filling both full-time and locum roles, including hard-to-place subspecialties, like dermatopathology, cytopathology, hematopathology, and more
  • Trusted by pathology leaders to source high-performing physicians under tight timelines

Permanent and Locum Positions We Fill

Anatomic Pathologists

Clinical Pathologists

  • Hematopathologist
  • Molecular Genetic Pathologist
  • Chemical Pathologist
  • Microbiologist / Infectious Disease Pathologist
  • Transfusion Medicine Specialist

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 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.

Ready to Hire a Pathologist?

Whether you’re backfilling a key role, expanding capacity, or launching a new service, Nicklas Laboratory Staffing delivers the physicians who keep your lab moving.

Request a consult today and we’ll get to work.

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