Also called: Rheology Scientist
Studies how things flow and deform, like toothpaste, paint, chocolate, lava, and concrete.
You measure how a new shampoo flows out of the bottle or how 3D-printing ink holds its shape, using instruments that twist and squeeze samples.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's or PhD in chemical engineering, materials science, or physics.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Growth is for chemists and materials scientists overall.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI predicts flow behavior; measuring real samples and fixing product problems stay lab work.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2032.
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