How do they match: Materials Scientists

  • Materials Lab Technician
  • Research and Development Technician

  • Test individual parts and products to ensure that manufacturer and governmental quality and safety standards are met.
  • Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.

  • Test quality of materials or finished products.
  • Devise research or testing protocols.
  • Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.