Materials Scientist is a Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools job with over 253 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry. The average Perm Materials Scientists job lasts 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $79,997 |
| Bottled Water Manufacturing | 1 | $62,088 |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 1 | $61,672 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 1 | $89,544 |
| Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $77,272 |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 1 | $90,230 |
| Electronic Connector Manufacturing | 1 | $101,130 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 1 | $88,088 |
| Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing | 1 | $72,259 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 1 | $69,888 |