Materials Scientist is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 5,501 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Other Grantmaking and Giving Services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Grantmaking and Giving Services | 3 | $58,337 |
| Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing | 3 | $53,637 |
| Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $90,258 |
| Office Administrative Services | 3 | $73,563 |
| Nonwoven Fabric Mills | 3 | $84,198 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 3 | $91,811 |
| Motor and Generator Manufacturing | 3 | $52,361 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 3 | $94,369 |
| Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals | 3 | $70,006 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $84,774 |