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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 4 months

1Open role

$70–100KSalary range

1.3Roles / month

BachelorTypical degree

Open role (1)

Materials Research Specialist Blacksburg, VA· $80k – $90k

Degree requirements

Master 20%

Bachelor 80%

Top material classes

Composites 100%

Thermosets 80%

Elastomers/rubber 80%

Coatings/films 40%

Adhesives/sealants 40%

Thermoplastics 20%

Most-requested techniques

physical testing 40%

material characterization 40%

materials characterization 40%

hand layup 20%

thermal testing 20%

analytical testing 20%

tooling development 20%

thermal analysis 20%

Role mix

R&D / Research 100%

Where they hire

VA 100%

Industries

Defense 100%

Work arrangement

60%On-site

40%Hybrid

Visa & eligibility signals

60%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 4 months

Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26

5 roles posted across 4 months, averaging 1.3/month.