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24 materials scientist jobs at 12 companies in Pasadena, CA

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Materials Scientist
Burbank, California, United States
$115k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PPG
PPGNYSE: PPG: Manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials.
Ph.D. in materials-related field required, US citizen or permanent resident, hands-on materials engineering and formulation development (60-70% lab), experience commercializing products; 3+ years materials formulation experience desirable.
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Materials Scientist — Organic Crystal Growth & Process Engineering
Pasadena, California, United States
$154k-$217k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
3+ YOEPhD in chemical/ materials science or related field; 3+ years experience; strong materials development and characterization background.
COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Fluent, Siemens FLOEFD/StarCCM+, NX, SolidWorks, CNC machining, 3D printing, NMR, GC/MS, LC/MS, SEM, AFM, XRD, DSC, TGA
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Thin-Film PV Materials Scientist - Space Solar
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Starpath
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
Master's or PhD in relevant discipline, graduate research experience with perovskite or thin-film PV, ability to connect materials chemistry to device performance; experience with precursor formulation, solution deposition, and stability strategies preferred.
XRD, XPS, photoluminescence, IV/EQE, spin coating, blade coating, slot-die coating, vapor-assisted deposition, glovebox, cleanroom
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Distinguished Scientist – Materials, Chemistry and Insulin Infusion
Northridge, California, United States
$204k-$306k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MiniMed Group
MiniMed GroupNasdaq: MMED: A full-stack insulin delivery focused on diabetes care.
15+ YOEBachelor/Master/PhD with extensive experience in biocompatibility, materials science, and insulin infusion device development.
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Applied Scientist, Materials and Process Development, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
Pasadena, California, United States
$143k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
PhD in engineering, physics, or materials science; expertise in thin-film deposition and 200 mm wafer scale; strong materials characterization and cross-functional collaboration.
Thin-film deposition, Materials characterization, Semiconductor process integration
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Electrochemical Scientist
Malibu, California, United States
$128k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HRL Laboratories
HRL Laboratories: Conducts advanced scientific research for aerospace and automotive industries.
3+ YOEMS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related field; 3+ years in electrochemical systems; experience with electrodeposition, interfacial electrochemistry, and materials characterization; strong data analysis and communication skills.
Cyclic Voltammetry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Chronoamperometry, SEM, TEM, XRD, Python
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Project Scientist Position 2026-2027
Irvine, California, United States
$104k-$229k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field required; experience in advanced materials, manufacturing, characterization, biomaterials, energy materials, modeling, or nanoscale materials preferred.
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Sr. Scientist (CA, US)
Calabasas, California, United States
$80k-$100k/yr HybridFull Time
Wella
Wella: Manufacturer of professional hair, nail, and beauty tech products.
BS in chemistry/materials/polymer science required (MS preferred); hands-on formula and product development experience; lab batch making, testing, GLP, SAP R&D systems, strong communication and presentation skills.
SAP R&D systems, Stage-Gate process, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
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Optical Coatings Material Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$117k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEMaster's or PhD in materials science, optics, or related field; 8+ years in optical coatings/materials; security clearance ability; willingness to travel; on-siteEl Segundo, CA.
optical coatings, thin films, deposition techniques, materials characterization
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Senior Scientist / Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Arcturus
Arcturus: Develops carbon nanomaterial-infused metal composites for high-performance conductors.
3+ YOE3+ years in materials R&D, processing, or additive manufacturing; hands-on experimental focus; strong documentation and data analysis.
Raman spectroscopy, SEM/EDS, Optical microscopy, Electrical testing, Thermal testing, Hardness testing, CVD/LCVD, Laser processing, LPBF, DED
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Scientist-Engineer III (85113)
El Monte, California, United States
$111k-$134k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Gill Corporation
The Gill Corporation: Manufactures high-performance composite materials and components for aerospace industries.
5+ YOEB.S. in a scientific or engineering field; 5+ years working with composite materials or resin formulations; training in composite technology or mechanical/analytical testing; advanced degree desirable; experience with IP a plus; ITAR requires U.S. person status.
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Scientist-Engineer III (85113)
El Monte, California, United States
$111k-$134k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Gill Corporation
The Gill Corporation: Manufacturer of high-performance composite materials for aerospace and aviation.
5+ YOEB.S. in a scientific or engineering field required; advanced degree desirable. Training in composite technology or mechanical/analytical testing; 5+ years working with composite materials or resin formulations; IP experience a plus. ITAR (U.S. person) required.
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Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences
El Segundo, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
3+ YOEMS or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related; 3+ years post-PhD or 6+ years post-MS; experience developing methods for regulated filings
LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, HPLC/UPLC, NMR, UV, DSF, DLS, CD, FTIR, Raman, SEC-MALS, GC-MS, CE-SDS, icIEF, SDS-PAGE
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