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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 6 months

1Open roles

$47–145KSalary range

1.2Roles / month

100%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open roles (1)

Product Development Lab Technician Mentor, OH· $58k

Degree requirements

Bachelor 100%

Top material classes

Adhesives/sealants 57%

Thermoplastics 57%

Coatings/films 43%

Composites 29%

Thermosets 29%

Elastomers/rubber 29%

Most-requested techniques

failure analysis 14%

polymer chemistry analytical techniques 14%

rheometry 14%

microscopy 14%

viscometry 14%

foam analysis 14%

pH measurement 14%

IC 14%

Role mix

Quality / Testing 71%

R&D / Research 14%

Formulation / Compounding 14%

Where they hire

AZ 29%

OH 29%

NJ 14%

CT 14%

MI 14%

Industries

Aerospace 29%

Consumer goods 29%

Chemicals 29%

General manufacturing 14%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

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Posting volume · last 6 months

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

7 roles posted across 6 months, averaging 1.2/month.