Materials Scientist is a Testing Laboratories and Services job with over 5,501 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Mineral Wool 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Wool Manufacturing | 5 | $88,849 |
| Marketing Consulting Services | 5 | $74,452 |
| Flat Glass Manufacturing | 5 | $70,350 |
| All Other Textile Product Mills | 5 | $75,151 |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 5 | $109,724 |
| Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing | 4 | $80,387 |
| Support Activities for Mining | 4 | $45,510 |
| Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing | 4 | $89,638 |
| Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers | 4 | $78,271 |
| Iron Foundries | 4 | $62,437 |