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 Paint, Coating, and Adhesive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing | 2 | $75,057 |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 2 | $91,541 |
| Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing | 2 | $68,370 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 2 | $65,021 |
| Other Concrete Product Manufacturing | 2 | $87,215 |
| Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $54,642 |
| Offices of Dentists | 2 | $80,351 |
| Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $65,988 |
| Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding | 2 | $63,149 |
| Museums | 2 | $75,161 |