Materials Scientist is a Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing job with over 253 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Medical Equipment and Supplies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 3 | $58,441 |
| Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $86,819 |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 3 | $81,384 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 3 | $98,516 |
| Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $81,744 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 3 | $97,414 |
| Mineral Wool Manufacturing | 3 | $76,891 |
| Paint and Coating Manufacturing | 3 | $69,645 |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 3 | $98,093 |
| Dental Laboratories | 2 | $68,713 |