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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 4 months

6Open roles

$68–420KSalary range

4.3Roles / month

100%H-1B signals

PhDTypical degree

Open roles (6)

Staff / Principal Automated Systems Engineer Cambridge, MA· $163k – $228k
Scientist II, Mechanics & Extreme Materials Cambridge, MA· $128k – $172k
Research Scientist I/II, AI for Process Engineering Cambridge, MA· $176k – $304k
Scientist II/Senior Characterization Scientist, Condensed Matter Cambridge, MA· $128k – $198k
Associate / Engineer I, ResOps, Synthesis Cambridge, MA· $72k – $106k
Associate / Engineer I, ResOps, Formulations and Characterization Cambridge, MA· $72k – $106k

Degree requirements

PhD 41%

Master 12%

Bachelor 41%

Top material classes

Coatings/films 53%

Composites 24%

Electronic materials 24%

Adhesives/sealants 12%

Biomaterials 12%

Thermoplastics 6%

Elastomers/rubber 6%

Most-requested techniques

SEM 18%

DMA 12%

DSC 12%

TGA 12%

DLS/zeta 12%

rheometry 12%

flow chemistry 12%

machine vision 12%

Role mix

R&D / Research 53%

Technical Service / Sales 12%

Product Development 6%

Management / Director 6%

Quality / Testing 6%

Formulation / Compounding 6%

Where they hire

MA 100%

Industries

General manufacturing 35%

Biotechnology 29%

Chemicals 24%

Electronics 6%

Aerospace 6%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

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Posting volume · last 4 months

Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26

17 roles posted across 4 months, averaging 4.3/month.