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13 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Laboratory Staffing Solutions
Nicklas Laboratory Staffing was founded by a practicing Pathologists' Assistant who recognized the unique staffing challenges faced by clinical and anatomic pathology labs. With over 12 years of industry-specific expertise, we specialize in connecting laboratories with highly skilled professionals including Pathologists Assistants, Histotechnicians, Cytologists, Medical Lab Scientists, and Lab Leaders. Our team combines real laboratory experience with deep industry insight to deliver fast, reliable staffing solutions tailored to the precise needs of each lab.We maintain Joint Commission-compliant credentialing processes and offer comprehensive benefits packages for travel professionals, ensuring quality placements that enhance laboratory operations without disrupting patient care. Our national reach and single-point-of-contact service model provide seamless access to specialized talent across hospital systems, research institutions, and private labs throughout the United States.
Services
Travel Staffing
Contract Hiring
Permanent Placements
Credentialing Services
Workforce Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Specialized exclusively in laboratory staffing for 12+ years
- Founded by a certified Pathologists' Assistant with clinical expertise
- National network of pre-vetted ASCP-certified professionals
- Joint Commission-compliant credentialing processes
- Single-point-of-contact service model for streamlined communication
What people say
Responsive 24/7
Improved turnaround times
Perfect fit
Stress-free process
Dedicated support
Services
Travel Staffing
Our travel staffing solutions provide immediate coverage for laboratory workforce gaps. We supply experienced professionals in pathologists assistants, histotechnicians, and cytology roles who integrate seamlessly into your operations. Each placement includes comprehensive benefits packages and malpractice coverage, ensuring uninterrupted patient care while maintaining the highest diagnostic standards.
Permanent Placements
We specialize in permanent placements for laboratory leadership and technical roles. Our rigorous screening process matches qualified candidates with organizational cultures for long-term success. From technical supervisors to lab directors, we ensure placements that enhance team dynamics and operational efficiency while supporting career growth for laboratory professionals.
Credentialing Services
Our industry-specific credentialing process ensures all placements meet regulatory requirements. We handle ASCP certification verification and Joint Commission compliance documentation, streamlining onboarding while maintaining strict quality standards. This specialized approach reduces administrative burdens and ensures rapid deployment of qualified professionals.
Workforce Solutions
We develop customized workforce strategies for clinical laboratories facing ongoing staffing challenges. Our solutions include temp-to-perm options, leadership development support, and national talent acquisition. By understanding each lab's unique operational needs, we create sustainable staffing models that maintain diagnostic accuracy and patient care quality.
Career Placement
We advocate for laboratory professionals seeking career advancement opportunities. Our services include job matching, salary negotiation support, and credentialing assistance for pathologists assistants, histotechnicians, and lab leaders. We provide nationwide access to specialized roles while offering ongoing professional development resources.
People
Josh Mohler
Chief Executive Officer
Brings extensive laboratory operations expertise as founder and CEO, leveraging his background as a practicing Pathologists' Assistant to shape company strategy and client solutions.
Joyce Orr
Vice President of Finance
Manages financial operations with deep industry knowledge, ensuring fiscal stability while supporting growth initiatives and client service expansion across the laboratory staffing sector.
Rob Terranova
Vice President of Recruiting and Client Success
Leads recruitment and client relations teams, combining laboratory expertise with staffing industry best practices to deliver tailored solutions that meet both client needs and professional aspirations.
Rhett Suciu
Vice President of Operations
Oversees operational efficiency and service delivery, implementing processes that maintain quality standards while scaling staffing solutions across the national laboratory network.
Questions
What laboratory specialties do you staff?
We specialize in pathology, histology, and cytology roles including Pathologists Assistants, Histotechnicians, Cytologists, Medical Lab Scientists, and Lab Leadership positions.
How quickly can you fill urgent staffing needs?
Our streamlined process typically places qualified professionals within days, with some emergency assignments staffed within 24 hours while maintaining rigorous credentialing standards.
Do you offer nationwide coverage?
Yes, we provide staffing solutions across all 50 states with a centralized service model that ensures consistent quality and communication regardless of location.
What benefits do travel professionals receive?
Travel staff receive health, dental, vision insurance, malpractice coverage, and 401k with 100% vesting, plus housing and travel expense support for assignments.
How do you ensure placement quality?
Our credentialing process includes ASCP certification verification, skills assessment, and cultural fit evaluation using industry-specific criteria developed by laboratory professionals.
Can lab professionals choose assignment locations?
Yes, we work closely with professionals to match assignments with their preferred locations, career goals, and lifestyle requirements while maintaining client needs.
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Reviews (4)
Miah McDonald
Feb 04, 2019
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Deborah sends lots of paperwork and it takes a ton of time to fill it all out. She sends over 15 forms in multiple emails. It's not a user friendly process. I don't own a scanner or a printer. She try to be polite over the phone, but you can tell she is annoyed that she is not the first priority.
J.
Aug 26, 2017
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Excellent company and great benefits! Deborah is a great person to work for as well. I am fresh out of PA school and she made sure my assignments were suited to my level of experience while also promoting my growth as a PA as well. Very satisfied with this position!
Denee Taylor
Aug 06, 2017
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This is a great company to work for. Deborah works hard to to make ever assignment a great experience. She works with your schedule and matches you with the work environment. She is very prompt at returning phone calls, email and text messages. I have been with this company for several years now. If you are a Pathologist's Assistant and you are wanting to travel, this is a great company to do it for!
Brad Skilton
Oct 10, 2015
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Nicklas staffing is an excellent company to provide professional coverage for Pathologists Assistants!
