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Job Name	Materials Scientists
Description	Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and manmade 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. Include glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
Category	Engineering, Sciences & Education
SOC Code	19-2032
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this job: Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials Heat or machine chromium alloys Heat or machine cobalt alloys Heat or machine manganese alloys Heat, machine, or spray lead products Machine or weld on cadmium-alloyed or cadmium-plated steel Smelt or cast lead Weld or machine on beryllium-containing alloys