HR Reference | Classified Employees

HR Reference | Classified Employees

Classified Employees 

Classified titles are non-teaching positions, either exempt or non-exempt, in various job families.   Please see below for the most common titles found in research labs.

Paid Positions - Regular (Exempt)

  • Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I (4216)

    • education requirement:  bachelor's degree.

    • performs entry-level scientific assignments.

    • salary range:   $47,484 - $63,540.

  • Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II (4210)

    • education requirement:  master's degree and two years of related experience, or bachelor's degree and four years of related experience.

    •  performs and reports results of professional-level scientific assignments related to a particular field of research

    • salary range:   $47,484 - $73,332.

  • Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III (4209)

    • education requirement:  master's degree and two years of related experience, or bachelor's degree and four years of related experience.

    • develops and performs scientific research requiring special qualifications or attainment, with wide latitude for independent action and decision.

    • salary range:   $47,484 - $85,764.

  • Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV (4208)

    • education requirement:  doctoral degree with major coursework in the field of assignment and two years of related experience or master's degree and four years of related experience, or bachelor's degree and six years of related experience.

    • plans, directs and supervises the work of a major unit engaged in research, investigation, or other technical operations, and/or conducts specialized, independent research at an advanced level, with wide latitude for creativity in both theoretical and experimental applications.

    • salary range:   $58,340 - $100,700.

  • Research Engineering/Scientist Associate V (4207)

    • education requirement:  doctoral degree with major coursework in the field of assignment and four years of related experience, or master's degree and six years of related experience, or bachelor's degree and eight years of related experience.

    • plans, directs and supervises the work of a major unit engaged in research, investigation, or other technical operations, and/or conducts highly specialized, independent research at an advanced level, with wide latitude for creativity in both theoretical and experimental applications.

    • salary range:   $57,000 - $124,968.

Recruitment

Probationary Period HOP 5-2230

As part of the selection and hiring process, all classified employees who are new to The University or former employees with a break in service are considered probationary employees for their first 180 days of new university employment.

It is recommended that you conduct performance reviews after 45, 90, and 135 days for each probationary employee you supervise.

If the employee is to be retained at the end of the 180-day probationary period -

The University may terminate the employment of any probationary employee at any time during the probationary period if he or she is judged not to be competent or otherwise not qualified.

New in Position Reviews

New in position employees are employees who transfer to a new position within UT.

It is recommended that you conduct a review after 45, 90, and 135 days for each new in position employee you supervise.

Timesheets

Annual Performance Reviews

Promotion (Reclassification)

Resignation

Termination

 

Paid Positions - Regular (Non-Exempt)

  • Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant (4222-Hourly or 4222S-Salary)

    • education requirement:  bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field.

    • performs assignments, requiring at least a basic working knowledge of scientific methods, in such areas as research, design or experimental testing.

    • salary range:  $31,200 - $50,436.

  • Research Engineering/Scientist Professional (4223-Hourly or 4223S-Salary)

    • education requirement:  bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field.

    • performs scientific assignments related to a particular field of research.

    • This job profile is intended for part-time employees who do not earn the required minimum of $684 per week and therefore cannot utilize an exempt job profile.

    • salary range:  $35,568 - $112,029.

Recruitment

Probationary Period HOP 5-2230

As part of the selection and hiring process, all classified employees who are new to The University or former employees with a break in service are considered probationary employees for their first 180 days of new university employment.

It is recommended that you conduct performance reviews after 45, 90, and 135 days for each probationary employee you supervise.

If the employee is to be retained at the end of the 180-day probationary period -

The University may terminate the employment of any probationary employee at any time during the probationary period if he or she is judged not to be competent or otherwise not qualified.

New in Position Reviews

New in position employees are employees who transfer to a new position within UT.

It is recommended that you conduct a review after 45, 90, and 135 days for each new in position employee you supervise.

Timesheets

Annual Performance Reviews

Promotion (Reclassification)

Resignation

Termination