Materials Scientist is a Industrial Machinery Manufacturing job with over 253 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing 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 Plastics Product Manufacturing | 2 | $83,283 |
| Surface Active Agent Manufacturing | 2 | $99,892 |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $71,542 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | 2 | $92,487 |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 2 | $57,720 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 2 | $112,486 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 2 | $72,416 |
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $91,375 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | 2 | $71,334 |
| Battery Manufacturing | 2 | $71,438 |