Materials Scientist
Boston · Somerville · USD 75,000-142,000 / year · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Boston · Somerville
- Salary
- USD 75,000-142,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- Formlabs is seeking a Materials Scientist to conduct research and develop world-class materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization.
- The materials science team works closely with product management, hardware, and software teams to develop new materials that push the boundaries of 3D printing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and develop world-class materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure new and existing materials print on our hardware seamlessly and reliably
- Design and perform experiments, and use the results to inform and develop materials performance improvements
- Partner with product management, hardware, and software engineers to continuously improve our materials
Requirements
- Experience in polymer development
- Solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer development
- Ability to design and conduct rigorous experiments to optimize materials
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative to learn new skills to complete an objective
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field
Preferred qualifications
- Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers
- 3D CAD modeling
- Programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc)
Benefits
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K matching and access to financial advisors
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan
- Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
- Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
- Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
- Unlimited 3D prints
Skills
- Polymer Development
- Materials Science
- 3D Printing
- Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- SLS Printers
- 3D CAD Modeling
- Python
- Matlab
- SQL
