Materials Scientist is a Industrial Design Services job with over 259 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation 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 Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 5 | $80,954 |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | $74,535 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 5 | $102,348 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 4 | $72,306 |
| Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing | 4 | $101,379 |
| Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) | 4 | $82,368 |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 4 | $87,838 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 3 | $98,516 |
| Mineral Wool Manufacturing | 3 | $76,891 |
| Paint and Coating Manufacturing | 3 | $69,645 |