Firearms Forensic Scientist: Ballistics & NIBIN Expert

Crime Scene Resources, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crime Scene Resources, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Forensic Scientist - Firearms to perform skilled scientific analyses on criminal evidence, including firearms examination, NIBIN entry, and report writing.

The role requires AFTE/NFEA-style training or equivalent, annual proficiency testing, and ability to communicate findings clearly in reports and testimony. The candidate will work within the laboratory to ensure QA/QC standards are met, participate in quality improvements, and may

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses; AFTE/NFEA training or equivalent (12–24 months); annual proficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of skilled scientific analysis on criminal evidence, including firearms examination and NIBIN entry.
• Prepare formal technical written reports on examination results, statistics, and research projects.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control methodologies are applied in the laboratory section.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Note taking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Criminology, or related science courses

Job description

Crime Scene Resources, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Forensic Scientist - Firearms to perform skilled scientific analyses on criminal evidence, including firearms examination, NIBIN entry, and report writing.

The role requires AFTE/NFEA-style training or equivalent, annual proficiency testing, and ability to communicate findings clearly in reports and testimony. The candidate will work within the laboratory to ensure QA/QC standards are met, participate in quality improvements, and may