Back to Explore
TASK
Materials Scientists
ID
work_science/materials_scientists
Type
TASK
Children
16
Child Nodes (16)
ATOMIC
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.
ATOMIC
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.
ATOMIC
Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.
ATOMIC
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.
ATOMIC
Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.
ATOMIC
Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials with special characteristics.
ATOMIC
Recommend materials for reliable performance in various environments.
ATOMIC
Supervise and monitor production processes to ensure efficient use of equipment, timely changes to specifications, and project completion within time frame and budget.
ATOMIC
Research methods of processing, forming, and firing materials to develop such products as ceramic dental fillings, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.
ATOMIC
Perform experiments and computer modeling to study the nature, structure, and physical and chemical properties of metals and their alloys, and their responses to applied forces.
ATOMIC
Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on particular materials.
ATOMIC
Test individual parts and products to ensure that manufacturer and governmental quality and safety standards are met.
ATOMIC
Confer with customers to determine how to tailor materials to their needs.
ATOMIC
Visit suppliers of materials or users of products to gather specific information.
ATOMIC
Write research papers for publication in scientific journals.
ATOMIC