Materials Scientist is a Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing job with over 259 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Dental Laboratories 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Laboratories | 2 | $68,713 |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $71,542 |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 2 | $83,283 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 2 | $72,416 |
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $91,375 |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 2 | $81,297 |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 1 | $100,194 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 1 | $69,888 |
| Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing | 1 | $51,688 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 1 | $68,702 |