Recruitment/Hiring of Employees
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All approvals to recruit and hire must be
secured prior to contacting the Department
of HRM
Hiring Manager (Business Manager) should
submit electronic Position Description to
HRM for review and classification
Once approved, position should be posted
using the PeopleAdmin on-line system
(Five business days, minimum)
HRM immediately begins to refer qualified
candidates to Hiring Manager
Candidates are interviewed
Hiring Manager updates the interview
status of each applicant
Hiring Manager recommends candidate for
hire and proposed salary is discussed with
HRM
Salary is determined by HRM utilizing pay
band, education, experience, market data,
equity, salary scale, etc.
Once salary is determined, hiring official
extends the offer of employment; pending
successful completion of post-offer
requirements
HRM Employment Consultant coordinates
pre-employment/post-offer requirements
and orientation date with candidate
HRM, as the Registration Authority enters
NETID information into the system. NET ID
is issued at New Employee Orientation.
Hiring Manager submits PEAR form to HRM
to place candidate on payroll.
Reminders
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Position descriptions should
accurately reflect the job duties to
be performed.
Approvals are required from the
Dean’s office prior to classification
of a position and recruitment.
Position descriptions are submitted
electronically to Class and Comp
for approval.
Upon approval of a “PD”, hiring
requisition must be
created/approved for posting.
Human resources should be
contacted when the position is
closed, candidates have been
interviewed, and a candidate is
recommended for hire.
Salary should be approved by HRM
prior to an offer of employment.
Should visa sponsorship be
required, please contact the Office
of International Support Services
at 792-7083 as soon as possible.
Pre-employment requirements
include successful completion of a
criminal background check, on-line
OSHA training, Employee Health
Services (health and drug
screening), and E-Verify.
General Information
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Research Specialists may be employed in
Research Grant or FTE positions.
Research Grant positions are “at will” FTE
positions are not.
Salaries of Research Grant positions do not
require State Office of HRM approval.
Salaries for FTE positions at or below the
midpoint of the pay band do not require
State Office of HRM approval.
There should be internal “equity” whether
the person holds an FTE or Research Grant
position.
Human Resources Contacts
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Research Grant Position Descriptions
Tonia Brown 792-2560
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Classification and Compensation
Kathleen Green 792-2683
Gale O’Neal 792-4428
Rhonda Richardson 792-2685
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Employment Services
Sheri Zolner
792-5183
Barbara Donnelly 792-8842
Research Specialist Series
ED55 Research Specialist I (Band 4)
$24,881-$35,457-$46,033
A high school diploma and two years work
experience in a clinical or research setting; a
bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or
other natural, life or health are science may
be substituted for the two years of required
experience.
Typically requires instruction in techniques and
may require ongoing or limited supervision.
Typically does not instruct others in the
performance of techniques.
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Performs complex laboratory procedures
and qualitative tests.
Teaches and supervises performance of
less complex laboratory procedures.
Performs complex radiochemical
examinations.
Operates and maintains a variety of
mechanical, electrical and optical
laboratory equipment.
Performs routine examination and testing
of human subjects for research purposes.
Prepares laboratory animals for surgery
and performs surgical procedures as
instructed.
Supervises care and breeding of
experimental animals.
Refines and standardizes existing
experimental procedures; participates in
development of new procedures.
Records and analyzes results of research
experiments or procedures.
Conducts library searches and other
research of scientific literature.
ED60 Research Specialist II (Band 5)
$30,274-$43,144-$56,105
A bachelor's degree in chemistry,
biology, or other natural, life or
health care science and one year
work experience directly related to
the assigned research area; or a high
school diploma and three years
advanced journey-level work
experience in a clinical, basic science,
animal care or research laboratory.
Typically is knowledgeable of research
techniques and has experience in the lab.
May instruct others in the performance of
techniques. Operates with a degree of
independence.
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Plans, directs and evaluates the
activities of students, graduate
assistants and other employees.
Plans and develops projects and
research protocols.
Conducts and teaches complex
laboratory procedures.
Examines and tests human or
animal subjects for research
purposes.
Operates, maintains and repairs
complex laboratory equipment.
Conducts and oversees research
and evaluation of scientific
literature.
Composes and reviews articles for
publication in scientific journals.
ED65 Research Specialist III (Band 6)
$36,840-$52,500-$68,160
A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or
other natural, life or health care science
directly related to the assigned area of
research and two years advanced journeylevel work experience in a clinical or
research setting.
Directs large and complex research projects in a
general or clinical laboratory setting. May operate
as the “lead” in the absence of the Principle
Investigator.
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Develops new research projects according
to concepts provided by principal
investigators.
Oversees the activities of employees,
graduate assistants and others engaged in
research or related activities.
Teaches and participates in complex
laboratory research procedures.
Operates, maintains and repairs complex
scientific equipment.
Plans and organizes research and
evaluation of scientific literature.
Uses manual and computer techniques to
analyze research data.
Composes and reviews articles for
publication in scientific journals.
Oversees or performs examination and
testing of human subjects for research
purposes.
Advises principal investigators and others
on research techniques and procedures.
Functions as principal investigator for less
complex research projects.
Postdoctoral Scholar (payroll)
Postdoctoral Fellow (stipend)
Requirements include a Ph.D. or M.D. Duties
involve performing research to further the scholar’s
field of study. Purpose of activity is to train for an
academic faculty/ non-faculty career.
“Appointment” is time limited; typically to last no
more than five years.
Requirements include a Ph.D. or M.D.
Duties involve performing research to
further the scholar’s field of study. Purpose
of activity is to train for an academic
faculty/ non-faculty career. “Appointment”
is time limited; typically to last no more
than three years.
Postdoctoral scholars may hold U.S. citizenship,
permanent residency, J-1 visa status, H1-B visa
status, or F-1 visa status and Employee
Authorization Card).
These positions may be advertised through HRM
(and other sources), unless a candidate has been
identified. Scholars are MUSC employees.
Salary is commensurate with experience; based
upon the current NIH hiring scale.
Internal, competitive recruitment (T32
grant) or individual fellowship awards.
Fellows should be U.S. Citizens or
Permanent Residents.
Fellows are not MUSC employees. They are
paid by stipend. Fellows may qualify for
MUSC insurance based upon the training
grant.
An email should be sent to Ed Krug, Dana
Tumbleston, HRM Manager
(schneidd@musc.edu) and Dee Crawford,
Benefits Coordinator (crawfodi@musc.edu)
with fellow’s name, contact information,
grant type and UDAK should the candidate
be eligible for “stipend insurance.”
Contact; Ed Krug, Assistant Dean for
Postdoctoral Affairs at 792-1543 or
email at krugel@musc.edu
Staff Scientist Series
These are Research Grant positions. Staff
Scientists offer advancement for Postdoctoral
Scholars and Fellows. Candidates in these positions
may apply for tenure or non-tenure track faculty
positions.
UK03 Staff Scientist I (Band 6) $36,840$52,500-$68,160
Requires a Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent and a
minimum of two years of post-doctoral
experience. Candidate must hold a modest
publication record.
The candidate should possess a broad technical
expertise in the requisite field.
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Manages projects of moderate size with PI
input.
Contributes intellectually to project
development and design
Creates and implements effective
approaches for accomplishing PI’s research
objectives
Publishes scholarly works
Gives presentations at society meetings
UK05 Staff Scientist II (Band 7 )
$44,825-$63,877-$82,930
Requires a Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent
and a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience. Candidate must
hold a significant publication record.
The candidate should possess advanced
knowledge of varied technical expertise in
the requisite field.
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Manage multiple projects with
minimal guidance from PI
Develop new areas of research,
experimental models,
methodologies, and intellectual
properties
Assist in planning, directing, and
oversight of research objectives
Identifies and troubleshoot
technical issues
Publishes scholarly works
Gives presentations at society
meetings
UK07 Sr. Staff Scientist (Band 8 ) $54,540$77,723-$100,907
Requires a Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent and a
minimum of seven years of post-doctoral
experience. Candidate must be a widely
recognized expert.
The candidate will establish project management
policies for multi-PI projects and should be a
widely recognized expert in sophisticated
technologies.
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Manage multidisciplinary projects with
multiple collaborating investigators
Identifies, proposes and leads research
initiatives
Advises PI on the design and execution of
specific aims.
Publishes scholarly works
Gives presentations at society meetings
Contact; Ed Krug, Assistant Dean for
Postdoctoral Affairs at 792-1543 or email at
krugel@musc.edu
Laboratory Support Classifications
ED 17 Lab Aide (Band 1) $13,624-$18,857$25,546
No minimum training or education
requirements.
 Performs routine non-technical laboratory
tasks.
 Maintains records and stock of supplies
used for laboratory activities such as
glassware preparation, media preparation,
specimen container preparation and animal
care.
 Feeds, waters, cares for and breeds
laboratory animals.
 Performs equipment setup for the
examination and testing of specimens.
 Serves as a lead worker by training other
laboratory aides and coordinating their
activities.
ED18 Lab Assistant (Band 2) $16,806$23,950-$31,095
A high school diploma and six months
work experience in a related health
care setting or in a clinical or research
laboratory setting; or 12 semester
hours of academic training in biology
and/or chemistry; or registration as a
Certified Laboratory Assistant by the
American Society of Clinical
Pathologists or an equivalent
registry; or successful completion of a
formal program or instruction for
laboratory assistants at a hospital or
academic institution.
 Performs routine components of
clinical examinations, testing and
animal dissections.
 Collects, identifies and transports
patient blood and body fluid
specimens to diagnostic
laboratories.
 Records examination results and
keeps statistical work load records.
 Performs routine technical and
non-technical laboratory tasks.
 Performs equipment setup for the
examination and testing of
specimens.
First Level Laboratory Positions
ED20 Lab Specialist I (Band3) $20,450$29,145-$37,840
A high school diploma and one year work
experience in a clinical or research
laboratory setting, in a health care setting or
in a general maintenance or machine shop
environment. A bachelor's degree in a
related scientific discipline may be
substituted for the required work
experience.
 Designs, fabricates, operates, maintains
and stores laboratory equipment; or
performs specimen and blood product
collections and basic laboratory
procedures; or manages the activities of a
laboratory to provide support for academic
programs.
 Maintains equipment and materials
inventories; purchases or requisitions new
tools, equipment and materials.
 Operates complex laboratory equipment.
 Conducts laboratory analyses of various
organic and inorganic substances.
 Collects and processes blood and blood
products for laboratory analysis.
 Prepares laboratory supplies and facilities
for academic instruction; assists in the
administration of instruction and practical
examinations.
 Writes and maintains reports of daily and
monthly activities.
ED25 Lab Specialist II (Band 4)
$24,881-$35,457-$46,033
A high school diploma and two years
journey-level technical experience in
a related laboratory setting. A
bachelor's degree in a related
scientific discipline may be
substituted for the required work
experience.
 Oversees the operation and
maintenance of electron
microscopes and the processing of
electron micrographs.
 Oversees and performs histologic
procedures and specimen
mounting.
 Performs basic and complex
clinical laboratory tests and
procedures.
 Develops and updates laboratory
manuals and schedules.
 Adjusts, calibrates and operates
delicate laboratory equipment.
 Provides advanced technical
assistance to faculty involved in
research.
 Consults with faculty members or
researchers on equipment
construction methods and
materials.
 Directs laboratory purchasing and
inventory control processes.
 Prepares budgetary
recommendations for laboratory
and related facilities.