Materials Scientist is a Scientific Research and Development Services job with over 6,092 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Electrical Equipment Manufacturing industry. The average H1B Materials Scientists job lasts 915 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $97,043 |
| Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $87,204 |
| Electric Power Generation | 2 | $71,677 |
| Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers | 2 | $112,289 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $68,422 |
| Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $77,917 |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 2 | $109,470 |
| Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing | 2 | $63,555 |
| Broadwoven Fabric Mills | 2 | $70,450 |
| Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | 2 | $70,970 |