Materials Science PhD Intern — Hands-on 3D Printing

Formlabs Internships; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

On-site lunches

Unlimited 3D printing

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking a PhD Intern in Materials Science for Summer 2027 at our Somerville, MA site. You will work in the lab on materials development, formulating and testing new materials, and collaborating with the Materials team to tackle challenges in 3D printing.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, polymer knowledge, CAD familiarity, and basic coding. This paid internship includes on-site meals, social events, and unlimited 3D prints.

Qualifications

• Passionate about material science or chemistry.
• Comfortable working in a wet lab environment.
• Have completed research or coursework with polymers.
• Basic programming (Python).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to formulation and testing of new materials.
• Work in the lab with the Materials team to develop printing-ready formulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve material challenges for products.

Skills

Wet lab

Polymers

SolidWorks

Python

Organic chemistry

Team collaboration

Education

Materials science/chemistry background

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

Formlabs is seeking a PhD Intern in Materials Science for Summer 2027 at our Somerville, MA site. You will work in the lab on materials development, formulating and testing new materials, and collaborating with the Materials team to tackle challenges in 3D printing.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, polymer knowledge, CAD familiarity, and basic coding. This paid internship includes on-site meals, social events, and unlimited 3D prints.