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Materials Scientists
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Materials
Scientists
7
Alternate Occupation Titles
Material
Science Engineer
Materials
Engineer
Materials
Lab Tech
Materials
Laboratory Technician
Materials
Research Engineer
Materials
Scientist
Polymer
Materials
Consultant
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
9
Tasks
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.
Confer with customers to determine how to tailor
materials
to their needs.
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.
Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on particular
materials.
Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of
materials
with special characteristics.
Recommend
materials
for reliable performance in various environments.
Research methods of processing, forming, and firing
materials
to develop such products as ceramic dental fillings, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.
Test
material
samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.
Visit suppliers of
materials
or users of products to gather specific information.
2
Detailed Work Activities
Test quality of
materials
or finished products.
Write articles, books or other original
materials
in area of expertise.
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