Materials Scientist is a All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services job with over 6,092 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Fiber Optic Cable 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 4 | $72,530 |
| Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring | 4 | $73,559 |
| Bottled Water Manufacturing | 4 | $82,298 |
| All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 4 | $90,636 |
| Wood Window and Door Manufacturing | 3 | $59,724 |
| Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing | 3 | $116,175 |
| Steel Investment Foundries | 3 | $64,550 |
| Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $79,602 |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 3 | $87,790 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $79,345 |