Materials Scientists

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 52,560 - 159,970

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Materials Scientist to research and develop various materials, including metals and polymers. The role involves experimenting, testing, and supervising production to meet specifications effectively. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and experience with tools like MATLAB and SPSS. The typical salary for this position ranges from $52,560 to $159,970 per year, depending on experience and location. Job offers in-depth engagement with cutting-edge materials science projects.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of materials science principles.
Ability to perform experiments and use computer modeling.
Effective communication skills for conferring with customers.

Responsibilities

Research and develop materials with specific properties.
Conduct experiments to test material characteristics.
Supervise production processes for efficiency.

Skills

Science

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

The MathWorks MATLAB

IBM SPSS Statistics

ANSYS Multiphysics

Web browser software

National Instruments LabVIEW

Job description

What Do Materials Scientists Do?

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.

Life As a Materials Scientist: What Do They Do?

Confer with customers to determine how to tailor materials to their needs.
Perform experiments and computer modeling to study the nature, structure, and physical and chemical properties of metals and their alloys, and their responses to applied forces.
Test metals to determine conformance to specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat, and cold.
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.
Supervise and monitor production processes to ensure efficient use of equipment, timely changes to specifications, and project completion within time frame and budget.

Key Skills

Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Related Job Titles

Nanotechnologist
Staff Research Scientist
Technology Officer
Metal Alloy Scientist
Plastics Scientist

Typical Salary

The typical yearly salary for Materials Scientists ranges from $52,560 to $159,970. Salaries vary by state, with the highest earning states including New Mexico, Connecticut, and Indiana.

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