Materials Scientist is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 6,092 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the All Other Plastics Product 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.
| Company | # of Positions | Industry | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | 25 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $48,955 |
| University Of Utah | 25 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $44,487 |
| Henkel Corporation | 25 | Adhesive Manufacturing | $81,400 |
| University Of Colorado | 24 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $45,102 |
| Triad National Security, Llc | 24 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $92,148 |
| Leidos, Inc. | 24 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $77,206 |
| Entegris, Inc. | 24 | Plastics Product Manufacturing | $90,811 |
| Axalta Coating Systems, Llc | 24 | Paint and Coating Manufacturing | $84,256 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 23 | Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | $101,280 |
| The Ohio State University | 23 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $52,208 |
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 14 | $85,391 |
| Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing | 13 | $103,523 |
| Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) | 12 | $81,065 |
| Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 12 | $84,899 |
| Temporary Help Services | 11 | $83,915 |
| Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 11 | $72,176 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 11 | $90,639 |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 11 | $84,820 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 10 | $76,157 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | 9 | $86,886 |