Materials Scientist is a Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services job with over 5,501 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Dental Laboratories industry. The average H1B Materials Scientists job lasts 911 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Laboratories | 17 | $82,154 |
| Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing | 16 | $82,629 |
| Gypsum Product Manufacturing | 15 | $71,847 |
| Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 15 | $86,389 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 15 | $89,822 |
| Surface Active Agent Manufacturing | 14 | $80,359 |
| Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 14 | $86,522 |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 14 | $85,391 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 14 | $81,041 |
| Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) | 12 | $81,065 |