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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 7 months

1Open role

$85–290KSalary range

0.9Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open role (1)

Computational Soft Matter Modeler Laurel, MD· $105k – $290k

Degree requirements

PhD 33%

Bachelor 67%

Top material classes

Coatings/films 67%

Adhesives/sealants 50%

Composites 33%

Elastomers/rubber 33%

Thermosets 17%

Biomaterials 17%

Thermoplastics 17%

Most-requested techniques

FTIR 17%

UV-Vis 17%

thermal testing 17%

chemical testing 17%

microscopy tools 17%

aging test methods 17%

mechanical testing 17%

mass spectrometry (MS) 17%

Role mix

R&D / Research 100%

Where they hire

MD 100%

Industries

Defense 100%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

100%Need clearance

17%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 7 months

Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26

6 roles posted across 7 months, averaging 0.9/month.