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 Scientific and Technical Consulting 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 Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 25 | $65,527 |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing | 23 | $87,288 |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 22 | $87,741 |
| Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 21 | $90,685 |
| Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 21 | $94,764 |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 21 | $83,483 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 20 | $90,335 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 19 | $80,985 |
| Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing | 19 | $79,592 |
| Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | 17 | $87,361 |