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 Petroleum Refineries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Refineries | 6 | $85,661 |
| Other Computer Related Services | 6 | $84,673 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 6 | $64,137 |
| Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 6 | $60,646 |
| Industrial Design Services | 6 | $74,755 |
| Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass | 6 | $70,304 |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 6 | $84,455 |
| Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 5 | $77,413 |
| Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing | 5 | $107,324 |
| Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing | 5 | $74,630 |