Materials Scientist is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 5,501 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing industry. The average H1B Materials Scientists job lasts 911 days.
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | 3 | $105,123 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | 2 | $87,891 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 2 | $77,844 |
| Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills | 2 | $51,553 |
| Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing | 2 | $113,537 |
| Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing | 2 | $107,266 |
| Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining | 2 | $110,573 |
| Steel Foundries (except Investment) | 2 | $60,778 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 2 | $61,173 |
| Solid Waste Landfill | 2 | $65,811 |