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Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination
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Role Title: Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
The company is engaging Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examinations to contribute to a specialized project focused on evaluating and enhancing AI capabilities in forensic science. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity involves reviewing and validating AI-generated responses to complex firearm and toolmark examination scenarios, directly influencing the accuracy of AI in forensic contexts.
Scope of Work
- Review AI model benchmark answers for 10 forensic firearm and toolmark examination test cases.
- Assess the accuracy and completeness of AI-generated responses related to microscopic comparative ballistics and toolmark identification.
- Evaluate firing pin and breech face impression analyses for adherence to forensic laboratory methodologies.
- Examine responses for correct interpretation of rifling characteristics and other ballistic evidence.
- Provide written and verbal feedback on strengths and areas for improvement in AI model outputs.
- Document recommendations to enhance AI systems based on forensic laboratory standards and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience in forensic firearms analysis, toolmark identification, and ballistics casework.
- Hands-on background in microscopic comparison and interpretation of firing pin and breech face impressions.
- Demonstrated expertise applying forensic laboratory standards and protocols to real-world examinations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex forensic concepts clearly.
- Prior participation in laboratory or research projects involving comparative ballistics or toolmark analysis.
- Familiarity with current forensic technologies, instrumentation, and industry trends.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to scientific accuracy in forensic assessment and reporting.
Skills
- Forensic Firearms Analysis
- Toolmark Identification
- Ballistics Casework
- Microscopic Comparison
- Forensic Laboratory Standards
This role at a glance
At $60–$100/hr, the Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination role comes to about $5,200–$8,670 a month for 20 hours a week, or $10,400–$17,330 a month full time — roughly $125,000–$208,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted today. General roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 17 days before closing, counted over the 14 that have closed so far.
20 hours a week
$5,200–$8,670
a month, before tax
Full time
$10,400–$17,330
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$125,000–$208,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
0 days
General roles here close after about 17 days, counted over 14 that have closed. Apply while it is open.
How this pay compares
This role pays $60–$100/hr. Across the 33 hourly general roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $25 to $60 an hour, and published rates range from $14 to $120. Its top rate of $100 sits above the category's median ceiling.
This role
$60–$100/hr
General median
$25–$60/hr · full spread $14 to $120
Questions about this role
How much does the Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination role pay?
It pays $60–$100/hr, which is about $10,400–$17,330 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
It is a contract role: you are paid for the hours you work, and you choose how many to take on within what the employer needs.
How remote contract work worksWhat skills does the Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination role ask for?
The posting asks for Forensic Firearms Analysis, Toolmark Identification, Ballistics Casework, Microscopic Comparison and Forensic Laboratory Standards. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
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