Materials Scientist - Photopolymer Development

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 concept 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 lab experience conducting experiments and analyzing large data sets
• Ability to work autonomously and push projects forward with a high level of independence
• Strong documentation skills, including creating SOPs and writing detailed internal reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies
• Proficiency in programming and digital analysis (Python, JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, etc.)
• Experience with high performance polymers, composites, or elastomers
• Track record of success in publication, IP generation, or product commercialization

Benefits

• Robust equity program (RSUs)
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K matching and access to financial advisors
• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Flexible Out of Office Plan
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, and beverages
• Unlimited 3D prints

About the Company

Formlabs is building 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 makes physical things.