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 Paint and Coating 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paint and Coating Manufacturing | 35 | $78,819 |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 34 | $85,697 |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 34 | $81,819 |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 30 | $71,978 |
| Electronic Connector Manufacturing | 29 | $100,729 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 29 | $77,362 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 27 | $83,365 |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 27 | $109,789 |
| Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing | 27 | $82,534 |
| Research and Development in Nanotechnology | 25 | $83,565 |