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Formlabs, headquartered in Somerville, MA, is a leading provider of professional 3D printers, specializing in stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies. Since its founding in 2011 by MIT alumni, Formlabs has sold over 100,000 printers to major companies like Coca-Cola ...
Employees at Formlabs enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy. The company also offers a ...
Formlabs fosters a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, driven by a commitment to serve professionals in the 3D printing market. The comp...
Formlabs • Boston, MA
Formlabs is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist to conduct research and develop innovative materials for 3D printing. You'll collaborate with engineers to ensure material performance and reliability. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in polymer development.
You are a highly curious formulation expert with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in polymer development, including resins, coatings, adhesives, elastomers, films, foams, rubbers, composites, thermoplastics, or thermosets. You possess a solid understanding of polymer chemistry and are eager to shape a rapidly growing industry. Your hands-on experience allows you to conduct research and develop world-class materials for 3D printing, from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure that new and existing materials print seamlessly and reliably on our hardware. Your ability to design and perform experiments, analyze results, and implement performance improvements is key to your success in this role. You are passionate about innovation and are excited to contribute to the future of fabrication.
Experience with advanced materials and a background in 3D printing technologies would be a plus. Familiarity with product management and engineering processes will enhance your ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
In this role, you will conduct research and develop innovative materials for 3D printing, ensuring that they meet the high standards required for various applications. You will collaborate with engineers to validate material performance and reliability, making sure that new materials integrate seamlessly with our hardware. Your experiments will inform the development of materials performance improvements, driving the success of our products.
You will partner with product management and engineering teams to continuously improve our materials, contributing to the overall success of Formlabs' mission to change how the world creates. Your work will directly impact the development of cutting-edge products and life-saving medical devices, making a difference in various industries.
At Formlabs, we offer a competitive salary range of $110,000—$160,000 USD, along with equity in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance with your impact. We believe in a collaborative and diverse team culture, where experimentation and discovery are encouraged. Join us in shaping the future of fabrication and making a meaningful impact in the world.
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