Materials Scientist is a Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences job with over 6,092 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. The average H1B Materials Scientists job lasts 915 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 2 | $90,075 |
| Architectural Services | 2 | $53,789 |
| Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $45,074 |
| Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing | 2 | $83,076 |
| Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production | 2 | $102,316 |
| All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 2 | $97,812 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 2 | $53,592 |
| Wood Preservation | 1 | $53,269 |
| Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $52,437 |
| Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $67,891 |