Materials Scientist is a Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing job with over 5,501 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Industrial Mold 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Mold Manufacturing | 4 | $55,468 |
| Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing | 4 | $61,610 |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 4 | $72,530 |
| Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring | 4 | $73,559 |
| Bottled Water Manufacturing | 4 | $82,298 |
| Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing | 4 | $96,309 |
| All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 4 | $90,636 |
| Wood Window and Door Manufacturing | 3 | $59,724 |
| Steel Investment Foundries | 3 | $64,550 |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | 3 | $98,488 |