Materials Scientist

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize complex photopolymer formulations to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing
• Lead the end-to-end transition of new materials from lab-scale concepts to commercial launch
• Establish structure-process-property relationships through rigorous experimentation and analytical characterization
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, hardware, and software teams to develop products for the Form 4 platform
• Use knowledge of 3D printing processes and hardware to inform formulation decisions

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field
• Experience developing thermoset materials such as epoxies, urethanes, or acrylates
• Hands-on experience conducting lab experiments and analyzing large data sets
• Ability to work autonomously and drive projects forward in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Strong documentation skills, including the ability to organize complex data and create SOPs

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies
• Proficiency in programming and digital analysis tools such as Python, JMP, MATLAB, or Minitab
• Experience working with high-performance polymers, composites, or elastomers
• Track record of success in publication, IP generation, or product commercialization

Benefits

• Robust equity program with RSUs
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K matching and access to financial advisors
• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks) and tenure-based Sabbatical Leave
• Flexible Out of Office Plan
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, and beverages
• Unlimited 3D prints

About the Company

Formlabs builds the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, and NASA. We are a team of hands-on builders and innovators reinventing how the world manufactures physical things.