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 Synthetic Rubber 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing | 2 | $113,537 |
| Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining | 2 | $110,573 |
| Steel Foundries (except Investment) | 2 | $60,778 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 2 | $61,173 |
| Solid Waste Landfill | 2 | $65,811 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | 2 | $52,957 |
| Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | 2 | $72,301 |
| Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing | 2 | $79,155 |
| Pump and Compressor Manufacturing | 2 | $71,386 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 2 | $97,427 |