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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 7 months

10Open roles

$50–200KSalary range

4.9Roles / month

97%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (10)

Posted again and again

Formulation Chemistlisted in 3 different months since July 2026

Degree requirements

PhD 6%

Bachelor 76%

Associate 3%

Top material classes

Thermoplastics 41%

Coatings/films 29%

Elastomers/rubber 21%

Adhesives/sealants 21%

Thermosets 18%

Composites 18%

Electronic materials 6%

Foams 3%

Most-requested techniques

FTIR 12%

FMEA 9%

SPC 9%

HPLC 6%

PPAP 6%

DOE 6%

GC/MS 6%

rheology 6%

Role mix

Process Engineering 32%

Quality / Testing 24%

R&D / Research 18%

Product Development 9%

Formulation / Compounding 9%

Technical Service / Sales 3%

Where they hire

MI 18%

IL 9%

IN 9%

WI 9%

CT 9%

Industries

General manufacturing 26%

Chemicals 21%

Automotive 18%

Medical devices 12%

Packaging 6%

Work arrangement

94%On-site

6%Hybrid

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

3%Need clearance

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Posting volume · last 7 months

Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26

34 roles posted across 7 months, averaging 4.9/month.