Forensic Analyst Technical Leader - FGG Unit
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Title: Forensic Analyst Technical Leader - FGG Unit
Employee Classification: Forensic Analyst Tech Leader
Campus: University of North Texas
- Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
Sub Division-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers
Department: HSC-Center for Human
-304600
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Grade 15
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
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Department Summary
The Center for Human Identification (CHI) at UNT Health is an accredited forensic lab designated as a criminal justice agency by the state of Texas. Globally recognized for its expertise, CHI offers forensic DNA testing, forensic genetic genealogy (FGG), CODIS operations, anthropological analysis, investigative support, cutting‑edge research initiatives, and forensic training and education. CHI was the first public lab in the nation accredited to perform forensic genetic genealogy (FGG), and manages the Texas Missing Persons DNA Database.
Position Overview
The Technical Leader - FGG Unit is responsible for the technical operations of the Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) Unit of the DNA laboratory with authority to initiate, suspend, and resume laboratory operations. The Technical Leader supervises the FGG Unit staff and is responsible for the unit’s growth and overall performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science or related field, and five (5) years of forensic DNA laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge,
Skills And Abilities
- Prior experience in STR DNA data analysis, interpretation, statistical calculations and reporting including DNA mixture interpretation
- Prior kinship/relationship testing experience to include lineage marker testing
- Knowledge of the FBI Quality Assurance Standards, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANAB’s AR 3125 and other published standards, guidelines and best practice recommendations (e.g., OSAC, SWGDAM) within the forensic DNA community
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Knowledge of statistical analysis
- Strong ability to collaborate and foster collaboration across forensic and criminal justice professions
- Ability to train and assess the skills and abilities of new laboratory personnel
- Excellent presentation skills, both visual and verbal
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with SNP analysis
- Prior experience with whole genome sequencing and imputation
- Prior experience with the Verogen Foren Seq Kintelligence Kit and MiSeq FGx® Sequencing System
- Prior experience with the Illumina Infinium Global Screening Array-24 v3.0 Bead Chip and Illumina iScan System
- Prior experience or training in forensic genetic genealogy research using public genealogy databases
- Prior experience in mitochondrial DNA data analysis, interpretation,…
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