Materials Scientist is a All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing job with over 253 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | $74,535 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 5 | $102,348 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 5 | $80,954 |
| Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing | 4 | $101,379 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 4 | $72,306 |
| Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) | 4 | $82,368 |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 4 | $87,838 |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 3 | $89,454 |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 3 | $74,332 |
| Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 3 | $95,486 |