Hourly Wage for Polymer Scientist Salary in the United States

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How much does a Polymer Scientist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Polymer Scientist in the United States is $53 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48 and $59. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Research Scientist (Polymer Science)

Source One Technical Solutions - Fort Worth , TX

Research Scientist (Contractor) Duration: 2 years 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri The candidate will join ... chemistry, polymer science, surface science, colloid chemistry, or similar • Chemical lab ...

LinkedIn - 20 days ago

Computational Polymer Scientist - Materials Discovery

Cambium - El Segundo , CA

Cambium is seeking a Computational Polymer Scientist to join our growing team in El Segundo, CA. The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset, a strong desire to help grow a company, and ...

LinkedIn - 34 days ago

Lead Polymer Research Scientist

Knowhirematch - Saint Louis , MO

Senior Polymer Scientist - Thermoplastics Specialist Location: St. Louis, MO Company Overview: Join a leading innovator in the polymer industry, recognized for delivering top-quality polymer ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 days ago

Polymer Engineer - Rubber

Rauch & Associates - Central , IL

Bachelor's degree in materials science, polymer science, or a related discipline is required; a Master's degree is preferred. * At least 3 years of prior industry experience in rubber compounding is ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Sr. Staff Scientist

Enevate Corporation - Irvine , CA

Senior Staff Scientist - Polymer The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to initiating, planning, conducting, and directing research and development projects to develop ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Research Scientist I

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company - Fort Worth , TX

Minimum requirements: BS degree in chemistry, polymer science, surface science, colloid chemistry, or similar. Chemical lab experience. Ability to work following SOPs and instructions. Desired : • ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

What does a Polymer Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Polymer Scientist

Participate on technical teams focused on corporate growth programs as well as efforts to improve quality/reliability of laboratory services.

February 28, 2023

Demonstrated track record of designing experiments and troubleshooting results to overcome technical challenges.

March 14, 2023

Prepare technical presentations and supporting literature to enable customer engagement.

March 19, 2023

Interaction with customers and material suppliers for formulary and product development material characterization, application/technology exchanges will be required as a part of the role.

March 23, 2023

Lead the scientific work with prospective and existing customers to generate interest, build relationships, develop application specific methods and justifications for purchase.

April 14, 2023

Contribute to ideation, conceptualization, and development of new ways of manufacturing with silicone and other polymers.

April 16, 2023

Supporting the Polymer Science group priorities by leading and contributing to high-impact New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs.

April 18, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Polymer Scientist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Polymer Scientist ranges from $48 to $59 with the average hourly pay of $53. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $49 to $61 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $55.

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