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 Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | 18 | $87,320 |
| Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing | 17 | $83,742 |
| Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 16 | $72,153 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 16 | $94,374 |
| Surface Active Agent Manufacturing | 15 | $81,636 |
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 15 | $71,847 |
| Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 15 | $86,389 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 15 | $82,188 |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | 14 | $82,169 |
| Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 14 | $86,522 |