Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination
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- $1000 per task
- Type
- Part-time
- Location
- Remote
- Platform
- Micro1 — 290 open jobs
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- $25–120/hour · median $90 (35 jobs on our site)
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Required Skills
Forensic Firearms Analysis
Toolmark Identification
Ballistics Casework
Microscopic Comparison
Forensic Laboratory Standards
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micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.
Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.
Role Title: Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 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.
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