Materials Lab Technician Career

*A job as a Materials Lab Technician falls under the broader career category of Materials Scientists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Materials Scientists : 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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