Materials Scientist
- Innovate materials for cutting-edge tech and sustainable solutions.
- Transform industries by developing stronger, smarter materials.
- Explore the science behind everyday and futuristic materials.
💰 Earn $108K-$162K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
- 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.
- Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials with special characteristics.
- Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on particular materials.
- Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Thinking and problem solving
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Science
- Speaking
- Writing
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Receiving recognition
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Materials Scientist
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