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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 9 months

3Open roles

$40–403KSalary range

6.3Roles / month

30%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

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1 of 5reports unlock the reply rate

2 to 4 weeksHow long roles stay open, typically

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Open roles (3)

2027 Future Talent Program - Device Development & Technology - Device Technical Operations - Co-op Wilson, NC · $40k – $111k
2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences - Intern Boston, MA · $40k – $111k
2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Summer – Co Op San Francisco, CA · $40k – $111k

Degree requirements

PhD 21%

Master 4%

Bachelor 72%

Top material classes

Biomaterials 39%

Thermoplastics 25%

Coatings/films 11%

Elastomers/rubber 11%

Composites 9%

Most-requested techniques

HPLC 23%

CE 7%

root cause analysis 7%

DSC 7%

rheometry 7%

mechanical testing 7%

spectroscopy 7%

analytical techniques 7%

Role mix

R&D / Research 47%

Process Engineering 18%

Quality / Testing 11%

Management / Director 9%

Manufacturing / Production 5%

Product Development 5%

Where they hire

NJ 61%

PA 21%

NC 7%

MA 4%

VA 4%

Industries

Biotechnology 46%

Medical devices 42%

Packaging 2%

Work arrangement

75%On-site

25%Hybrid

58%Relocation

Visa & eligibility signals

17Roles mention sponsorship

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Posting volume · last 9 months

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57 roles posted across 9 months, averaging 6.3/month.