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 Machinery 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 Machinery Manufacturing | 12 | $101,957 |
| Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 12 | $62,530 |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | 12 | $81,800 |
| Temporary Help Services | 11 | $83,915 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 10 | $88,581 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | 9 | $86,886 |
| Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 9 | $70,036 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 9 | $81,141 |
| Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 9 | $83,752 |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 9 | $75,661 |