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Materials Scientist
A Materials Scientist studies the structure, properties, and performance of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites to develop new materials or improve existing ones for industries like aerospace, electronics, and manufacturing. Using tools such as electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction for materials characterization, they run experiments, analyze failure modes, and support research and development teams. Most hold a graduate degree in materials science, chemistry, or engineering and work closely with process and product engineers to bring findings from the lab into applied use.
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Research Scientist
Cambria
Le Sueur, MN · $110,000 – $140,000
This role owns and operates Cambria's analytical laboratory equipment while supporting product development, quality control, and materials research. It suits a materials scientist or chemist with hands-on instrumentation experience who enjoys bridging lab insights with manufacturing improvements.
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Senior- Scaled Inorganic Particle Synthesis Scientist
AeroVironment
Full-time · WPAFB · $112,500 – $171,750
This senior scientist role leads the development and scale-up of advanced inorganic powders and ceramics for defense applications, bridging research discoveries into production-ready materials. It suits chemists or materials engineers with deep expertise in synthesis techniques who want to mentor others and collaborate with government partners on high-stakes aerospace projects.
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Manager, Material Scientist
Hims and Hers
Full-time · US Remote · $140,000 – $160,000
Hims & Hers seeks an experienced manager to lead material science and pre-formulation work supporting drug development across their product portfolio. This role bridges early-stage concepts with final formulations, requiring hands-on technical expertise in characterization and stability alongside team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
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FLIR Systems
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Research Healthcare Lead - Research & Strategy
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Clarion Partners seeks an experienced healthcare real estate researcher to lead strategic analysis across medical office, senior housing, life sciences, and related sectors. This senior role shapes investment theses, oversees market forecasting and deal underwriting for a global investment manager, and requires deep healthcare sector knowledge combined with data analytics expertise.
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Principal Research Scientist, Neuromuscular and Muscle Disorders
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A senior research leadership role at Biogen focused on developing therapeutics for neuromuscular disorders through program management and hands-on scientific direction. This suits someone with deep muscle biology expertise and a track record of leading multidisciplinary drug discovery programs who wants to combine mentorship with active laboratory work.
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Bayport, MN · $90,039 – $139,561
This role develops and implements sealant and insulating glass materials for Andersen's window and door products, combining experimental testing with cross-functional project leadership. It suits engineers with materials science or chemistry backgrounds who want to drive product improvements through material innovation in a manufacturing-focused environment.
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