Research Scientist • Senior

Who you are

You have experience bringing a new material to market from ideation to production — you've navigated the complexities of material development and understand the challenges involved in transitioning from lab to real-world applications. Your solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer product development allows you to innovate effectively in this space.

Hands-on experience in thermo-plastic engineering is essential — you thrive in environments where testing and troubleshooting are key, and you're not afraid to conduct hundreds of tests to achieve optimal results. You love to harness data; designing and conducting rigorous experiments to optimize materials is second nature to you.

You can work autonomously and take initiative in your projects — your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, hardware, and software, ensures that material performance is continuously improved based on customer feedback. Your passion for innovation drives you to push the boundaries of SLS material performance, turning discoveries into next-gen solutions.

What you'll do

In this role, you will build world-class SLS materials for 3D printing, starting from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization. You will lead research efforts that push the boundaries of SLS material performance, ensuring that Formlabs remains at the forefront of 3D printing technology. Partnering with product, hardware, and software teams, you will iterate and improve material performance based on customer feedback, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and innovation.

You will develop methodologies to evaluate material formulations in coordination with SLS print systems, balancing material chemistry, thermal dynamics, and printing parameters. Your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of our 3D printing solutions, helping to shape the future of fabrication.

What we offer

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 total compensation package that reflects your skills, qualifications, experience, and expected impact on the organization. Join us in our mission to change how the world creates and be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence in 3D printing.