Toner Material Scientist

TROY Group, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TROY Group in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Toner Material Scientist in its R&D department. This entry-level role offers training and growth in designing MICR and security toners, with on-site responsibilities in Wheeling.

You will join a team that develops and manufactures specialty toners, supporting scale-up, testing, and documentation under ISO procedures.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on laboratory experience from coursework, research, co-ops or internships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work on-site in Wheeling, WV.

Responsibilities

• Toner Formulation and Development: design MICR, security, and specialty toners and build IP.
• Material Characterization and Testing: analyze properties like particle size, melt index, FTIR.
• Scale-Up and Product Release: support lab-to-production scale-up and ERP documentation.
• Documentation and Reporting: write reports and present results to teams.
• Additional Responsibilities: coordinate testing and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

Tools

DSC/TGA

FTIR

Rheometer

Particle size analysis

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Toner Material Scientist

Location TROY SPS - Corp Wheeling

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Description

Toner Material Scientist

Job Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Job Location: Wheeling, WV
Department: Toner R&D
Reports To: Director of Research & Development, Quality: Carrie Gilson

Supervisory Responsibilities: None currently

Position Summary

TROY is hiring a Toner Material Scientist for our Research & Development department to design, test and scale new MICR and security toners that become TROY intellectual property. This is an entry-level-eligible role: recent graduates in chemistry or engineering are encouraged to apply, and we will train you on toner science.

About TROY R&D

TROY Group develops and manufactures MICR and security printing solutions that protect documents from fraud. Our Wheeling, WV team formulates and produces specialty toners in-house, so R&D work moves from the lab bench to production scale-up under one roof. You will see your formulations become real products.

Key Responsibilities

Toner Formulation and Development

Apply chemistry and process knowledge to design new MICR, security, and specialty toners. Run lab batches, iterate on resin, magnetic oxide, charge control agent, wax and additive choices, and build TROY intellectual property.

Material Characterization and Testing

Analyze physical and chemical properties of OEM toner, lab batches, production batches, and finished goods: particle size, melt index, charge/resistance, DSC/TGA, rheology, and FTIR. Run print testing and interpret results.

Scale-Up and Product Release

Support lab-to-production scale-up in collaboration with Production and Quality Assurance, including on-site participation in production trials. Release new products under ISO-compliant procedures through the ERP system (formulas, BOMs, work instructions).

Documentation and Reporting

Write reports on methods, results, and conclusions; recommend next steps. Present progress to R&D leadership and cross-functional teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with raw material suppliers to qualify new materials and write raw material specifications
• Troubleshoot formulation issues in development, scale-up and production
• Conduct technical and patent research to support development plans and invention disclosures
• Coordinate testing with third-party laboratories when needed
• Meet or beat project development deadlines
• Other duties as assigned to support business initiatives

Required Qualifications

• BS (or higher) in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 0-2 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Hands-on laboratory experience from coursework, research, co-ops or internships
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work on-site in Wheeling, WV

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate research, internship or co-op in polymers, colloids, coatings, inks, toners or powders
• Exposure to analytical instruments: particle size analysis, DSC/TGA, rheometry, FTIR
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) and basic statistics
• Exposure to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or an ERP system
• Interest in taking a product from lab concept to full-scale commercialization

Skills and Competencies

• Hands-on problem solving: applies the scientific method, designs experiments and draws conclusions from data
• Ownership: works within the R&D team and progresses to minimal supervision after training
• Communication: writes clear reports and presents results to technical and non-technical audiences
• Organization: manages multiple projects and deadlines at once
• Quality mindset: adheres to quality management guidelines, documents work accurately and keeps a clean, safe lab
• Curiosity: creative in designing new materials and eager to learn toner technology

This position is currently accepting applications.