Materials Scientist is a Engineering Services job with over 5,501 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins | 3 | $90,106 |
| Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $121,936 |
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $92,151 |
| Cement Manufacturing | 3 | $69,722 |
| Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $76,599 |
| Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing | 3 | $51,806 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers | 3 | $81,363 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | 3 | $62,365 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing | 3 | $63,794 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 3 | $58,899 |