Formlabs · 16 hours ago
Materials Scientist - Photopolymer Development
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yrFormlabs is a company focused on revolutionizing the 3D printing industry by providing innovative tools for product development. They are seeking a Materials Scientist - Photopolymer Development to design and optimize photopolymer formulations and lead the transition of new materials from concept to commercial launch.
3D Printing3D TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
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 to meet demanding product specifications
Learn about the 3D printing process and underlying hardware, and use that knowledge to inform formulation decisions and provide input to future hardware decisions
Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, hardware, and software teams to develop products that meet customer needs and work seamlessly on the Form 4 platform
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related field
Results-oriented and motivated by delivering products in a fast-paced R&D environment
Experience developing thermoset materials including epoxies, urethanes, or acrylates
Enjoys working hands-on in the lab conducting experiments and analyzing large data sets to drive decision making
Able to work autonomously and push projects forward with a high level of independence
Track record of success including publication, IP generation, or product commercialization
Practices good documentation and can organize complex data, create SOPs, and write clear, detailed internal reports
Preferred
Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies
Programming and digital analysis (Python, JMP, MATLAB, Minitab etc)
Experience with high performance polymers, composites, or elastomers
Benefits
Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
And of course… unlimited 3D prints
Company
Formlabs
Formlabs develops and manufactures 3D printers and software for the industrial sector.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (20)
2024 (15)
2023 (14)
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2021 (11)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$253.7MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundVintage Investment PartnersNew Enterprise Associates
2021-05-19Series E· $150M
2019-01-01Series Unknown
2018-08-01Series D· $15M
Leadership Team
Maxim Lobovsky
Co-founder and CEO
Daniel O'Shaughnessy
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-10
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