Senior SLS Materials Scientist

Formlabs(28 days ago)

Boston, MAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$110,000 - $160,000Materials

About this role

This role develops and commercializes SLS materials for 3D printing, leading research from lab exploration through validation and production. The position partners with product, hardware, and software teams to iterate on material performance and designs evaluation methodologies that balance chemistry, thermal behavior, and printing parameters. The role emphasizes rigorous experimentation, data-driven optimization, and strong documentation practices. Candidates should have experience bringing new materials to market and work autonomously to drive projects to completion.

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Required Skills

SLS Materials
Materials Science
Polymer Development
Thermoplastic Engineering
Experimentation
Data Analysis
Documentation
Commercialization
Research Leadership
Collaboration

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Qualifications

B.S. in Science or Engineering
M.S. in Science or Engineering
PhD in Science or Engineering

About Formlabs

formlabs.com

Formlabs is a 3D printing company that designs and manufactures high-resolution stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) printers, materials, and software for professional users. Its product ecosystem includes desktop and industrial printers (the Form and Fuse families), engineered resins and powders, and integrated software and post-processing tools that support prototyping, production, and specialty applications like dental and jewelry. Formlabs focuses on accessible, scalable additive-manufacturing workflows for engineers, designers, labs, and manufacturers worldwide. Customers choose it for its print quality, broad materials library, and end-to-end hardware–software solutions.