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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

2Open roles

$116–220KSalary range

0.8Roles / month

PhDTypical degree

Open roles (2)

Degree requirements

PhD 40%

Master 20%

Bachelor 40%

Top material classes

Electronic materials 40%

Composites 40%

Thermoplastics 40%

Thermosets 40%

Adhesives/sealants 20%

Coatings/films 20%

Most-requested techniques

etch 40%

metrology 40%

SEM 40%

mass spectrometry 40%

inspection 20%

thin films 20%

lithography 20%

material testing (mechanical and thermal) 20%

Role mix

R&D / Research 60%

Process Engineering 40%

Where they hire

MA 100%

Industries

Defense 80%

Semiconductor 20%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

100%Need clearance

60%Export-controlled

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Posting volume · last 6 months

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

5 roles posted across 6 months, averaging 0.8/month.