Formulation Scientist

JOB SUMMARY:
Applying expertise in organic chemistry, photochemistry (primarily UV curable acrylate systems) and polymer technologies, the scientist develops and formulates photopolymer compositions and polymer blends and composites for use in 3D printers. Builds-upon and develops structure-property relationships between resin components and final properties of a fully post processed part.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare, test and qualify formulations for use in 3D printers based on photopolymerisation.

• Identify, blend and qualify new raw materials for use in 3D Systems printers.
• Use 3D printers to build test parts and optimize formulations.
• Test and analyze raw materials and 3D printed parts. Direct responsibility for chemical testing of raw materials and formulations.
• Independently plan and conduct experiments from feasibility to full product commercialization. Design of Experiments (DOE) and other statistical methods should be used to design experiments and analyze data.
• Work with the mechanical, manufacturing and software engineers to develop and integrate newly developed materials for commercialization. Participate in scale-up to production scale.
• Identify potential new raw materials and coordinate evaluation with outside vendors
• Share results and experience through written research reports and oral presentations.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:
Advanced degree in Chemistry with emphasis on photochemistry and photopolymerization and/or an emphasis in polymer physics.

Other educational backgrounds will be considered with extensive formulation experience.

Experience:
0-10 years’ experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven record as a self-starter, team player, with the ability to change priorities quickly.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Expertise in testing and characterization of polymer and polymer composites.
• Proven ability to interpret material characterizations tests including tensile strength, impact strength, DSC, TGA, DMA, viscosity, microscopy, spectroscopy and surface energy measurements.
• Ability to determine project resource requirements, schedules and capital expenditures.
• Ability to design experiments based on DOE and utilize statistical methods to analyze data.
• Ability to contribute to product road map discussions from a material technology and development standpoint.
• Ability to design experiments, record data and present results to senior management.
• Ability to consistently conduct experiments in accordance with standard procedures.

• Experience working with chemicals that require personal protective equipment and careful lab practices

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job requires the ability to stand and work at a lab bench for an hour or more at a time. Occasionally, their work may require the use of a fit-tested respiratory protective equipment.

Typically, the job will require occasional lifting of 50 lbs from the floor to the benchtop. It is also possible that the job may require the fine manipulation of clamps and other aids to setup a chemical apparatus.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to observe all safety standards and rules.

• Required to report all injuries to his/her supervisor and Human Resources within 24 hours.

• Personal protection equipment must be worn as required by the job

3D Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or a disable veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran (referred to collectively as "protected veterans"). The Company also provides applicants with equal employment opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, and related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation.

Primary Location: US-SC-Rock Hill

Work Locations: USA-SC-Rock Hill-Corporate 333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill 29730

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Type of Position: Employee

Job Posting: Sep 19, 2023, 11:07:24 AM