Director, Forensic Education & Training Programs

University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, Forensic Education Programs at University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth will oversee CHI's forensic training and educational initiatives for scientists, law enforcement and medicolegal stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing curricula, managing apprenticeships, and expanding partnerships across Texas and beyond.

Qualifications require a biology/forensic science background with hands-on DNA analysis experience and the ability to collaborate with state agencies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or forensic science-related area.
• Minimum of seven (7) years as a qualified forensic DNA analyst in an accredited lab; or equivalent.
• Must have hands-on casework experience in extraction, quantification, amplification, and detection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage CHI’s training program including TX SB 1620 apprenticeship.
• Coordinate with state oversight agencies and partners to create curriculum and track progress.
• Expand CHI training partnerships and establish statewide, national, and international training collaborations.
• Monitor and report on training effectiveness and adjust curricula as needed.

Skills

FBI QA standards

OSAC/SWGDAM knowledge

Microsoft Office & Excel

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in biology/chemistry/forensic science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Probabilistic genotyping software

Job description

The Director, Forensic Education Programs at University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth will oversee CHI's forensic training and educational initiatives for scientists, law enforcement and medicolegal stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing curricula, managing apprenticeships, and expanding partnerships across Texas and beyond.

Qualifications require a biology/forensic science background with hands-on DNA analysis experience and the ability to collaborate with state agencies to