Materials Scientist

Above average salary

Bright outlook

Extensive training needed

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
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.
Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.
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.
Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.
Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials with special characteristics.

This role is designated under the Saudization scheme, meaning it is prioritised for Saudi nationals. Only Saudi citizens are eligible to apply for these positions as part of the national effort to strengthen local employment opportunities.

Knowledge

Business and Management

Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources

Manufacturing and Production

Production and Processing
Food Production

Engineering and Technology

Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Building and Construction
Mechanical

Mathematics and Science

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Psychology

Health Services

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge

Education and Training
Transportation

Arts and Humanities

English Language
Foreign Language
History and Archeology

Law and Public Safety

Public Safety and Security
Law and Government

Communications

Telecommunications
Communications and Media

Skills

Content

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science

Process

Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring

Social Skills

Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis

Systems Skills

Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation

Resource Management Skills

Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources

Abilities

Verbal Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression

Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities

Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility

Quantitative Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility

Memory

Memorization

Perceptual Abilities

Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed

Spatial Abilities

Visualization

Attentiveness

Selective Attention
Time Sharing

Fine Manipulative Abilities

Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Finger Dexterity

Control Movement Abilities

Control Precision
Rate Control

Reaction Time and Speed Abilities

Reaction Time
Wrist-Finger Speed

Physical Strength Abilities

Trunk Strength

Visual Abilities

Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Depth Perception

Auditory and Speech Abilities

Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity

Salary

New workersAverageExperienced

SAR
230,475/yr

SAR
0/yr

SAR
631,875/yr

New workers start around SAR 230,475. Normal pay is SAR 390,600 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 631,875.

Training for this role

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

ExperienceOver 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Training

On-siteUp to and including 1 month
On-the-jobOver 1 month, up to and including 3 months

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What they do:

On the job, you would:

Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
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.
Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.
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.
Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.
Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials with special characteristics.

Knowledge

Business and Management

Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources

Manufacturing and Production

Production and Processing
Food Production

Engineering and Technology

Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Building and Construction
Mechanical

Mathematics and Science

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Psychology

Health Services

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge

Education and Training
Transportation

Arts and Humanities

English Language
Foreign Language
History and Archeology

Law and Public Safety

Public Safety and Security
Law and Government

Communications

Telecommunications
Communications and Media

Skills

Content

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science

Process

Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring

Social Skills

Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis

Systems Skills

Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation

Resource Management Skills

Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources

Abilities

Verbal Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression

Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities

Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility

Quantitative Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility

Memory

Memorization

Perceptual Abilities

Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed

Spatial Abilities

Visualization

Attentiveness

Selective Attention
Time Sharing

Fine Manipulative Abilities

Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Finger Dexterity

Control Movement Abilities

Control Precision
Rate Control

Reaction Time and Speed Abilities

Reaction Time
Wrist-Finger Speed

Physical Strength Abilities

Trunk Strength

Visual Abilities

Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Depth Perception

Auditory and Speech Abilities

Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity

Salary

New workersAverageExperienced

SAR
230,475/yr

SAR
0/yr

SAR
631,875/yr

New workers start around SAR 230,475. Normal pay is SAR 390,600 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 631,875.

Training for this role

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

ExperienceOver 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Training

On-siteUp to and including 1 month
On-the-jobOver 1 month, up to and including 3 months

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