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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

2Open roles

$64–200KSalary range

1.3Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (2)

Degree requirements

PhD 13%

Master 25%

Bachelor 50%

Top material classes

Composites 88%

Thermoplastics 38%

Adhesives/sealants 25%

Thermosets 25%

Coatings/films 13%

Elastomers/rubber 13%

Most-requested techniques

XRD 38%

thermal analysis 25%

SEM 25%

TEM 25%

TGA 25%

rheometry 25%

dilatometry 25%

sample polishing 25%

Role mix

R&D / Research 63%

Manufacturing / Production 25%

Management / Director 13%

Where they hire

CA 50%

OH 50%

Industries

Defense 88%

Aerospace 13%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

75%Need clearance

100%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 6 months

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

8 roles posted across 6 months, averaging 1.3/month.