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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 9 months

12Open roles
$50–200KSalary range
6.8Roles / month
98%H-1B signals
BachelorTypical degree
Under 2 weeksHow long roles stay open, typically

Open roles (12)

Posted again and again

  • Chemical Technicianlisted in 3 different months since August 2026
  • Formulation Chemistlisted in 3 different months since July 2026
  • R&d Scientistlisted in 3 different months since May 2026

Degree requirements

PhD 8%
Bachelor 67%
Associate 3%

Top material classes

Thermoplastics 39%
Coatings/films 31%
Adhesives/sealants 23%
Thermosets 20%
Elastomers/rubber 18%
Composites 13%
Electronic materials 3%
Foams 2%

Most-requested techniques

FTIR 8%
DOE 8%
SPC 7%
Thermal testing 7%
Chemical testing 7%
Physical testing 7%
Mechanical testing 7%
FMEA 5%

Role mix

Process Engineering 30%
Formulation / Compounding 20%
R&D / Research 15%
Quality / Testing 13%
Product Development 11%
Technical Service / Sales 5%

Where they hire

WI 18%
MI 13%
CT 10%
IL 8%
IN 7%

Industries

Chemicals 26%
General manufacturing 20%
Medical devices 16%
Automotive 11%
Coatings 10%

Work arrangement

93%On-site
5%Hybrid
2%Remote

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history
2%Need clearance
2%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 9 months

61 roles posted across 9 months, averaging 6.8/month.

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