Formlabs
Materials Scientist - Photopolymer Development
$75K–$142K
Somerville, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Somerville, 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 scale photopolymer formulations for 3D printing, taking new materials from laboratory concepts through commercial launch and collaborating across teams to meet product needs.
What you'll do
- Design and optimize photopolymer formulations and characterize structure-process-property relationships.
- Lead technology transfer and scale-up of materials from lab concept to commercial launch.
- Work 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 (annual base pay)
Tools
Python, JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, Form 4
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