Pediatric Geneticist - MUSC Faculty

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time (Faculty), 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
• Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000069451

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong commitment to caring for individuals with inherited metabolic disorders and a passion for advancing therapies for rare diseases. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with metabolic and genetic disorders across the lifespan, including newborn screening follow-up, diagnostic evaluations, long-term disease management, and multidisciplinary care. The ideal candidate will combine excellence in patient care and collaborative practice with a vision for growing clinical and research programs in metabolic genetics and rare disease therapeutics.

The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics includes clinical and biochemical geneticists, genetic counselors, a metabolic dietitian, and dedicated support staff working together to provide comprehensive care for children and adults with genetic and rare disorders. It offers a unique opportunity to develop a career at the intersection of rare disease care, precision medicine, and therapeutic innovation. Faculty may participate in industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials, natural history studies, and translational research, while helping implement novel therapies, including gene-targeted treatments.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

MUSC Health is South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system and a leading tertiary and quaternary referral center. MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is a state-of-the-art 250-bed facility with a full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties.

Located on South Carolina's coast, Charleston is consistently recognized among the nation's most desirable places to live and visit. The city offers a unique combination of historic charm, exceptional dining, vibrant arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and an outstanding quality of life.

Minimum Requirements: Medical Doctor or equivalent. American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) board eligible/certified. Licensed/eligible for license in South Carolina.

(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)