Formlabs
Materials Scientist - Photopolymer Development
$75K–$142K
Boston, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
Somerville, MA, United States - Education
- BS, MS, or PhD in polymer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related field.
About the job
Develop and commercialize photopolymer formulations for 3D printing, using experimentation and characterization to meet product specifications and inform product and hardware decisions.
What you'll do
- Design and optimize photopolymer formulations and establish structure-process-property relationships through experimentation and analytical characterization.
- Lead new materials from lab-scale concept through technology transfer, scale-up, and commercial launch.
- Collaborate with product management, hardware, and software teams to develop materials for the Form 4 platform.
What they ask for
- 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 laboratory experimentation and analysis of large data sets.
- Track record of success through publication, IP generation, or product commercialization.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies.
- Programming and digital analysis (Python, JMP, MATLAB, Minitab etc), or experience with high performance polymers, composites, or elastomers.
Pay
$75,000 — $142,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, Form 4
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