Staff Research Scientist

About the role

Carbon, Inc. is looking for a research scientist to join the print development group. You will bridge the gap between hardware and materials teams to refine 3D printing processes through hands-on experimentation and technical reporting.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Analyze and optimize additive manufacturing processes by working across print and materials development.
• Develop and manage research projects centered on new process creation and testing methodologies.
• Create and run experiments to measure how print and bake settings affect part accuracy and material characteristics.
• Coordinate with production partners to facilitate process scaling, which involves some travel.
• Document research findings in technical reports and present conclusions to internal engineering and chemistry teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher in chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, material science, or chemistry.
• Prior laboratory experience involving materials or chemistry.
• Ability to independently design and carry out experimental plans.
• Problem-solving mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience with dimensional accuracy or material property characterization.
• Familiarity with standard chemical processing and handling protocols.

Skills & tools

• Experimental design
• Material characterization
• Technical reporting
• Additive manufacturing processes

Practical notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Current visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Compensation is subject to geographic adjustments if the work location differs from the Sunnyvale office.
• Benefits include equity, time off programs, and a total rewards package.