DNA Forensic Analyst, Missing Persons Unit

UNT Health Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNT Health Fort Worth seeks a qualified Forensic Analyst for the Missing Persons Unit to conduct forensic DNA analysis and support criminal and missing person investigations. The role requires meticulous data handling, QA compliance, and potential expert witness testimony.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related forensic science field with relevant coursework; TFSC licensing eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or any discipline related to forensic science with coursework in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and statistics.
• Experience in a forensic DNA lab is preferred.
• Forensic Analyst license from TFSC is preferred or eligibility to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence examination and laboratory tests following QA policies.
• Perform autosomal STR, Y-STR, and mtDNA data analysis and report generation.
• Technical and administrative review of casework; provide expert testimony as required.
• Maintain proficiency in STR, Y-STR, and mtDNA analysis procedures.
• Complete continuing education and review current literature.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/forensic science

Tools

Autosomal STR

Y-STR

Mitochondrial DNA

Job description

UNT Health Fort Worth seeks a qualified Forensic Analyst for the Missing Persons Unit to conduct forensic DNA analysis and support criminal and missing person investigations. The role requires meticulous data handling, QA compliance, and potential expert witness testimony.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related forensic science field with relevant coursework; TFSC licensing eligibility is required.