Materials Scientist is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 5,501 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 60 | $99,372 |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 50 | $83,414 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | 49 | $62,236 |
| Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | 49 | $95,722 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 41 | $89,164 |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 40 | $79,832 |
| Adhesive Manufacturing | 40 | $83,606 |
| Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | 39 | $72,499 |
| Battery Manufacturing | 38 | $95,035 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 38 | $86,104 |