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 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 9 | $74,972 |
| Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 9 | $79,877 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 8 | $69,462 |
| Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 8 | $77,833 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 8 | $80,124 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 8 | $78,681 |
| Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing | 8 | $65,395 |
| Professional Organizations | 7 | $74,544 |
| Offices of Lawyers | 7 | $85,372 |
| Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing | 7 | $73,112 |