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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

2Open roles

$80–150KSalary range

2.3Roles / month

100%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (2)

Degree requirements

Bachelor 86%

Top material classes

Thermoplastics 57%

Coatings/films 36%

Elastomers/rubber 29%

Composites 29%

Thermosets 21%

Adhesives/sealants 14%

Foams 7%

Most-requested techniques

FMEA 21%

SPC 21%

PPAP 14%

FTIR 14%

GC/MS 14%

rheology 14%

thermal analysis 14%

mechanical testing 14%

Role mix

Process Engineering 57%

R&D / Research 14%

Formulation / Compounding 14%

Quality / Testing 7%

Product Development 7%

Where they hire

MI 14%

IL 14%

AL 7%

IN 7%

MA 7%

Industries

General manufacturing 43%

Chemicals 21%

Automotive 14%

Medical devices 14%

Aerospace 7%

Work arrangement

93%On-site

7%Hybrid

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

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Posting volume · last 6 months

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

14 roles posted across 6 months, averaging 2.3/month.