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, supporting technology transfer and scale-up.
• Establish structure-process-property relationships through rigorous experimentation and analytical characterization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, hardware, and software teams to develop products that meet customer needs.
• Use knowledge of the 3D printing process and hardware to inform formulation decisions and provide input for future hardware development.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Experience developing thermoset materials, including epoxies, urethanes, or acrylates.
• Hands-on lab experience conducting experiments and analyzing large data sets to drive decision making.
• Ability to work autonomously and push projects forward with a high level of independence.
• Strong documentation skills, including the ability to organize complex data, create SOPs, and write detailed internal reports.

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.

Benefits

• Robust equity program with RSUs.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, 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 and regular professional development opportunities.
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, and 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.