PhD Intern - Materials Science (Summer 2027)
Somerville, MAFull-time$1,500–1,900/wkPosted todayStill listed today
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Formlabs is seeking a Materials Intern for a full-time, onsite Summer 2027 internship in Somerville, Massachusetts. The intern will work on a PhD-level R&D project in the materials development lab, developing, formulating, and testing materials for 3D printing. The role is hands-on and involves working alongside the Materials team to solve product challenges.
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Do you want to change how the world creates? At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. Internships at Formlabs give students the opportunity to create, build, solve, and discover in every area of our business. Come build your career and build the future of 3D printing. Internship perks include social events, networking opportunities, access to our fully-stocked kitchens and onsite lunches, and unlimited 3D printing! Materials development presents one of the greatest opportunities in 3D printing. As a Materials intern, you’ll work side-by-side in the lab with the rest of our Materials team. You’ll get an opportunity to constantly develop, formulate, and test materials that we’ve never printed with before -- and every experiment plays a big role in how we solve new challenges in 3D printing. If you’re ready for a hands-on role solving real problems for real products, we want you as a Materials Intern.
Watch more videos of Formlabs interns here! Internship Term: Summer 2027 (May/June - August)Commitment: Full-timeLocation: Onsite in Somerville, MA The Job:
Work on a PhD-level R&D project in our materials development lab
You:
Passionate about material science or chemistry Comfortable working in a wet lab environment Have completed research or coursework with polymers Comfortable working with CAD programs (ie SolidWorks) Basic computer programming (Python) Background in organic chemistry or plastic engineering
Intern Benefits & Perks:
Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need it Salaried bi-weekly pay schedule Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits Catered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treats Cohort-based social and professional development experience for interns Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community And of course… unlimited 3D prints
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing. Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here. Please give them a read. Compensation: Interns at Formlabs are paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule. The pay range for this role will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization. This is a salaried role, so you will always be paid based on the assumed 40 hours per week as a full-time intern. This position does not offer housing or relocation assistance.The weekly pay range for this role is:$1,500—$1,900 USD
How this job compares
Set against the 1,432 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$1,500–1,900/wk
- Massachusetts median$120–171K/yr70 salary ranges
- US median$25–33/hr171 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 95 open Research and Development jobs in Massachusetts and 1,432 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (960 postings).
- Education
- 775 of the 1,432 open Research and Development jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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