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Salary: USD 75,000 - 142,000 / annual
Formlabs is seeking a Materials Scientist to join its materials science team and drive innovation in photopolymer development for 3D printing. The company's technology powers innovation at over 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA.
In this role, you will design and optimize complex photopolymer formulations to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing. You'll lead the end-to-end transition of new materials from lab-scale concepts to commercial launch, supporting technology transfer and scale-up efforts. You'll establish structure-process-property relationships through rigorous experimentation and analytical characterization to meet demanding product specifications.
You'll work hands-on in the lab, learning about the 3D printing process and underlying hardware to inform formulation decisions and provide input to future hardware development. Collaboration is key—you'll work cross-functionally with product management, hardware, and software teams to develop products that meet customer needs and integrate seamlessly with the Form 4 platform.
Formlabs offers a comprehensive benefits package including robust equity (RSUs), comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) matching, generous parental leave (up to 16 weeks), tenure-based sabbatical leave (up to 6 weeks), flexible time off, on-site parking, pre-tax commuter benefits, on-site meals and snacks, professional development opportunities, and culture events.
**Requirements:**
- BS, MS, or PhD in polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field
- Experience developing thermoset materials including epoxies, urethanes, or acrylates
- Results-oriented mindset with ability to deliver in fast-paced R&D environments
- Hands-on lab experience conducting experiments and analyzing large datasets to drive decision-making
- Ability to work autonomously and push projects forward with high independence
- Track record of success including publication, IP generation, or product commercialization
- Strong documentation practices, ability to organize complex data, create SOPs, and write clear internal reports
**Bonus Skills:**
- Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies
- Programming and digital analysis (Python, JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, etc.)
- Experience with high-performance polymers, composites, or elastomers
