Forensic SME - Firearm & Toolmark Examination

The work

Assess AI responses to complex firearm and toolmark examination scenarios. Your forensic laboratory experience will help establish whether the reasoning is accurate, complete and consistent with accepted methods. Previous AI experience is not needed.

• Review benchmark answers covering 10 firearm and toolmark examination cases.
• Evaluate microscopic comparative ballistics and toolmark identification responses for completeness and correctness.
• Check analyses of firing pin and breech face impressions against laboratory methodology.
• Assess interpretations of rifling features and other ballistic evidence.
• Explain strengths and needed improvements through written and spoken feedback.
• Document recommendations grounded in forensic laboratory standards and established examination practices.

Preferred experience and skills

• Preferred expertise includes substantial firearm examination, toolmark identification and ballistics casework.
• Practical microscopic comparison experience, including firing pin and breech face impression interpretation.
• A record of applying forensic laboratory protocols to real examinations.
• Ability to communicate sophisticated forensic concepts clearly in writing and conversation.
• Laboratory or research experience in comparative ballistics or toolmark analysis.
• Familiarity with current forensic instruments, technologies and developments.
• Meticulous assessment and reporting with a strong commitment to scientific accuracy.

Working arrangements

This contractor engagement is performed remotely and supports forensic AI evaluation.