U.S. Dept. of Labor code 19-2032.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Materials Scientists

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.

What this job is about

Conduct research to develop and enhance materials for various applications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Conduct material research
Investigate the structures and properties of materials to inform product development.
2
Test material properties
Evaluate metals for mechanical strength, ductility, and resistance to various conditions.
3
Develop new materials
Determine methods to strengthen or combine materials for specific applications.
4
Prepare technical documentation
Create reports and manuals to communicate findings to stakeholders.
5
Supervise production processes
Monitor production to ensure efficiency and adherence to specifications.

Tools used in this work

Hypertext markup language HTMLIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPythonRThe MathWorks MATLAB

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