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 Nonwoven Fabric Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nonwoven Fabric Mills | 3 | $84,198 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 3 | $91,811 |
| Motor and Generator Manufacturing | 3 | $52,361 |
| Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals | 3 | $70,006 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $84,774 |
| Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins | 3 | $90,106 |
| Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $121,936 |
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $92,151 |
| Cement Manufacturing | 3 | $69,722 |
| Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $76,599 |