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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

3Open roles

$40–237KSalary range

3Roles / month

100%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (3)

Degree requirements

Master 6%

Bachelor 89%

Associate 6%

Top material classes

Composites 72%

Thermoplastics 17%

Coatings/films 11%

Adhesives/sealants 11%

Elastomers/rubber 11%

Thermosets 6%

Electronic materials 6%

Most-requested techniques

SEM 17%

mechanical testing 17%

MTS TestWorks Elite 17%

CT 11%

NMR 11%

XRD 11%

tensile testing 11%

contact angle measurement 11%

Role mix

R&D / Research 39%

Process Engineering 22%

Quality / Testing 17%

Management / Director 11%

Technical Service / Sales 6%

Manufacturing / Production 6%

Where they hire

AL 56%

CA 11%

NJ 11%

PA 11%

MD 6%

Industries

Defense 83%

Oil & gas 11%

Aerospace 6%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

78%Need clearance

33%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 6 months

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

18 roles posted across 6 months, averaging 3/month.