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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 4 months

1Open roles

$116–220KSalary range

1Roles / month

PhDTypical degree

Open roles (1)

Scientist / Engineer - Laser Modeling and Analysis Lexington, MA· $145k – $220k

Degree requirements

PhD 50%

Bachelor 50%

Top material classes

Thermoplastics 50%

Electronic materials 25%

Composites 25%

Adhesives/sealants 25%

Thermosets 25%

Most-requested techniques

etch 25%

metrology 25%

inspection 25%

thin films 25%

lithography 25%

SEM 25%

material testing (mechanical and thermal) 25%

NMR 25%

Role mix

R&D / Research 75%

Process Engineering 25%

Where they hire

MA 100%

Industries

Defense 100%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

100%Need clearance

25%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 4 months

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

4 roles posted across 4 months, averaging 1/month.