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 Frozen Specialty Food 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing | 8 | $65,395 |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 8 | $95,451 |
| Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | 8 | $76,674 |
| Sign Manufacturing | 7 | $103,753 |
| Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $63,187 |
| Professional Organizations | 7 | $74,544 |
| Offices of Lawyers | 7 | $85,372 |
| Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $76,315 |
| Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing | 7 | $91,627 |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 7 | $113,375 |