Also called: Materials Scientist, Polymer Materials Consultant, Research Scientist, Scientist
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Math
Visual Understanding
Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Analytical or scientific software
Presentation software
Object or component oriented development software
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