Forensic Materials Expert – Remote

Job overview

The Forensic Materials Expert role is remote, with work described as remote and compensation of $65–$75 per hour. Mercor connects technical talent with AI research labs. The posting describes this as a contract, hourly contractor opportunity. The expert contributes specialized forensic and energetic-materials knowledge to improve AI model performance. Work includes writing and labeling prompts, evaluating model responses against policy, preparing reference answers with technical reasoning, and analyzing dual-use scenarios while ensuring dangerous requests are refused appropriately.

What you'll do

• Write single-turn prompts in energetic materials and propulsion and label them benign, dual-use, or adversarial
• evaluate model responses against policy standards
• write reference answers and technical reasoning
• analyze dual-use scenarios involving residue analysis and diversion indicators
• assess whether models refuse dangerous questions and answer legitimate ones accurately
• work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forensic materials expert

mercor

remote

$65–$75/hr

hourly contractor

energetic materials

propulsion

forensic laboratory

incident analysis

ai model evaluation

technical writing

federal certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Why this role

Fully remote, asynchronous contractor opportunity requiring federal explosives-specialist certification or national equivalent and forensic laboratory experience.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.