Materials Scientist is a Testing Laboratories and Services job with over 253 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing | 1 | $82,368 |
| Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing | 1 | $62,358 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 1 | $97,531 |
| Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 1 | $75,400 |
| Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing | 1 | $64,792 |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | 1 | $80,038 |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 1 | $84,718 |
| Petroleum Refineries | 1 | $71,219 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 1 | $68,702 |
| Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing | 1 | $96,262 |