Materials Scientists
O*NET Code: 19-2032.00
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Applications ScientistMaterial Science EngineerMaterials Research EngineerMaterials ScientistMetal Alloy ScientistMetallurgical EngineerMetallurgistMicro Electrical/Mechanical Systems Device Scientist (MEMS Device Scientist)Plastics ScientistPolymer Materials ConsultantPolymer SpecialistR and D Scientist (Research and Development Scientist)Research Development SpecialistResearch ScientistScientist
⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Mathematics4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (37)
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0ANSYS LS-DYNA
Analytical or scientific software
0ANSYS Multiphysics
Analytical or scientific software
0Accelrys Materials Studio
Analytical or scientific software
0Advanced Chemistry Development Analytical Laboratory
Analytical or scientific software
0Bruker AXS EVA
Analytical or scientific software
0Bruker AXS LEPTOS
Analytical or scientific software
0Bruker AXS TOPAS
Analytical or scientific software
0Chempute Software HSC Chemistry
Analytical or scientific software
0CrystalMaker
Analytical or scientific software
0Dassault Systemes Abaqus
Analytical or scientific software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0GAMESS-US
Analytical or scientific software
0General Structural Analysis System GSAS
Analytical or scientific software
0International Centre for Diffraction Data ICDD DDView
Data base user interface and query software
0Maplesoft Maple
Analytical or scientific software
0Materials Data Incorporated Jade
Analytical or scientific software
0Multichannel microelectrode analyzer MMA software
Analytical or scientific software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0Olympus Image Analysis
Analytical or scientific software
0PANalytical X'Pert Data Collector
Analytical or scientific software
0PANalytical X'Pert Epitaxy
Analytical or scientific software
0PWscf
Analytical or scientific software
0RIETAN
Analytical or scientific software
0SolidWorks COSMOSWorks
Analytical or scientific software
0Stewart Computational Chemistry MOPAC
Analytical or scientific software
0VAMP/VASP
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Mechanical Engineers
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Microsystems Engineers
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📊 Skills Comparison
Materials Scientists → Mechanical Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (84% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Science
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Operations Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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