Senior Materials Scientist - 3D Printing & Polymers

Formlabs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (RSUs)

Health insurance

401K matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Formlabs in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Materials Scientist to develop high-performance polymer materials for our 3D printing platforms. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure materials print reliably on Formlabs printers.

Applicants should have a strong background in materials science or polymer development, enjoy hands-on work, and communicate results clearly.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of materials science and polymer development.
• Passion for testing and troubleshooting, with willingness to run many experiments.
• Data-driven mindset; ability to design rigorous experiments and interpret results.
• Strong documentation skills and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop world-class materials for 3D printing from lab explorations to validation.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure materials print reliably on Formlabs printers.
• Design and perform experiments; use results to improve material performance.
• Partner with product management, hardware, and software to continuously improve materials.

Education

B.S./M.S./PhD in relevant science or engineering field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

SQL

3D CAD modeling

Job description

Formlabs in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Materials Scientist to develop high-performance polymer materials for our 3D printing platforms. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure materials print reliably on Formlabs printers.

Applicants should have a strong background in materials science or polymer development, enjoy hands-on work, and communicate results clearly.