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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. |
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| Job Requirements |
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Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
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Education: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
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Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
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| Significant Points |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Chemists and Materials Scientists |
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Chemists and materials scientists study substances at the atomic and molecular levels and the ways in which the substances interact with one another. They use their knowledge to develop new and improved products and to test the quality of manufactured goods.
Chemists and materials scientists work in laboratories and offices. They typically work full time and keep regular hours.
Chemists and materials scientists need at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field. However, a master's degree or Ph.D. is needed for many research jobs.
The median annual wage for chemists and materials scientists was $72,610 in May 2015.
Employment of chemists and materials scientists is projected to grow 3 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. Chemists and materials scientists with an advanced degree, particularly those with a Ph.D., are expected to have better opportunities.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for chemists and materials scientists.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of chemists and materials scientists with similar occupations.
Learn more about chemists and materials scientists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Materials Scientists |
| Scientific Research and Development Services |
1,800 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises |
860 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) |
710 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
660 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
630 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing |
490 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
470 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing |
180 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing |
170 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing |
170 |
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