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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 8 months

2Open roles

$100–220KSalary range

0.9Roles / month

PhDTypical degree

Open roles (2)

Degree requirements

PhD 43%

Master 14%

Bachelor 43%

Top material classes

Electronic materials 57%

Thermoplastics 29%

Thermosets 29%

Composites 14%

Adhesives/sealants 14%

Coatings/films 14%

Most-requested techniques

metrology 43%

etch 29%

SEM 29%

mass spectrometry 29%

inspection 14%

thin films 14%

lithography 14%

material testing (mechanical and thermal) 14%

Role mix

R&D / Research 57%

Process Engineering 43%

Where they hire

MA 100%

Industries

Defense 71%

Semiconductor 29%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

100%Need clearance

43%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 8 months

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

7 roles posted across 8 months, averaging 0.9/month.