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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

2Open roles

$122–196KSalary range

1.3Roles / month

100%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (2)

Degree requirements

PhD 25%

Bachelor 63%

Top material classes

Elastomers/rubber 100%

Thermoplastics 13%

Composites 13%

Most-requested techniques

physical testing 25%

polymer rheology 25%

statistical analysis 25%

DCS/PLC 13%

rheology 13%

tribology 13%

Physical testing 13%

process simulation 13%

Role mix

Process Engineering 38%

R&D / Research 25%

Management / Director 25%

Quality / Testing 13%

Where they hire

OH 38%

LA 25%

NC 25%

AZ 13%

Industries

Automotive 88%

Chemicals 13%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

13%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.