Senior Ink Chemist - Inkjet & Security R&D

TROY Group; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Ink Chemist at Troy Group will lead the research, development, and commercialization of innovative inkjet and security inks. You will guide formulation efforts from concept through production scale-up, ensuring high performance and compliance with ISO standards.

You will collaborate with QA, production, engineering, and other teams to translate laboratory work into manufacturable products, mentor junior staff, and stay ahead of industry advances in ink chemistry and printing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in ink formulation, development, or related specialty chemical formulation.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading formulation and product-development projects from concept through testing, optimization, scale-up, and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and development of new inkjet and security ink products, including the improvement and optimization of existing formulations.
• Independently plan, execute, analyze, and document complex ink development projects using sound scientific methodology.
• Apply advanced knowledge of ink chemistry, formulation principles, and inkjet printing processes to develop products that meet performance, quality, reliability, and application requirements.
• Evaluate the physical and chemical properties of ink formulations, including viscosity, surface tension, density, color, stability, adhesion, durability, and other performance characteristics as applicable.
• Evaluate ink performance and compatibility with applicable inkjet printing systems, printheads, substrates, and end-use applications.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex formulation, printing, application, and product-performance issues.
• Develop raw-material specifications and collaborate with suppliers regarding material selection, performance, quality, and technical requirements.
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Engineering, and other departments to successfully transition new products and formulation changes from laboratory development to manufacturing.
• Provide technical support during product scale-up, manufacturing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop appropriate testing methodologies and interpret experimental data to guide formulation decisions and product improvements.
• Release new products and formulation changes in accordance with established ISO-compliant procedures and applicable ERP requirements.
• Identify and appropriately document intellectual property developed through research and formulation activities and maintain strict confidentiality regarding proprietary formulations, processes, and technologies.
• Serve as a senior technical resource and subject-matter expert for ink formulation and inkjet technology within the organization.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to other members of the Inkjet R&D team as appropriate.

Skills

Ink formulation

Inkjet technology

Problem solving

Experiment design

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Viscometers

Spectrophotometers

Surface-tension meters

Conductivity meters

Microscopes

Job description

The Senior Ink Chemist at Troy Group will lead the research, development, and commercialization of innovative inkjet and security inks. You will guide formulation efforts from concept through production scale-up, ensuring high performance and compliance with ISO standards.

You will collaborate with QA, production, engineering, and other teams to translate laboratory work into manufacturable products, mentor junior staff, and stay ahead of industry advances in ink chemistry and printing