Materials Scientists

Does not pass

• Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.6% of the role's time · $72.0M

• Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.7% of the role's time · $64.9M

• Test metals to determine conformance to specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat, and cold.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.5% of the role's time · $63.3M

• Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $60.8M · waiting on a check

• Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials with special characteristics.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.1% of the role's time · $59.9M

• 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.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.9% of the role's time · $58.1M

• Recommend materials for reliable performance in various environments.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.7% of the role's time · $56.1M

• Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on particular materials.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $55.0M

• Perform experiments and computer modeling to study the nature, structure, and physical and chemical properties of metals and their alloys, and their responses to applied forces.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $52.9M

• Supervise and monitor production processes to ensure efficient use of equipment, timely changes to specifications, and project completion within time frame and budget.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $52.8M

• Research methods of processing, forming, and firing materials to develop such products as ceramic dental fillings, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.0% of the role's time · $50.2M

• Test individual parts and products to ensure that manufacturer and governmental quality and safety standards are met.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $47.7M

• Visit suppliers of materials or users of products to gather specific information.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $44.3M

• Confer with customers to determine how to tailor materials to their needs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $40.8M

• Teach in colleges and universities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.5% of the role's time · $37.4M

• Write research papers for publication in scientific journals.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $23.9M