Toner R&D Scientist (Entry-Level) — Design, Test & Scale

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

Job summary

TROY Group is hiring a Toner Material Scientist for our Research & Development department in Wheeling, WV to design, test and scale MICR and security toners that become 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.

Our Wheeling team develops MICR and security printing solutions in-house, moving formulations from the lab bench to production scale-up under one roof.

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.

Responsibilities

• Toner Formulation and Development: design new MICR, security, and specialty toners; run lab batches and iterate formulations.
• Material Characterization and Testing: analyze properties, run print testing and interpret results.
• Scale-Up and Product Release: support lab-to-production scale-up and release via ERP.
• Documentation and Reporting: write reports and present progress to leadership.
• Additional Responsibilities: coordinate testing with suppliers and third-party labs; meet deadlines.

Skills

Problem solving

Ownership

Communication

Organization

Quality mindset

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TROY Group is hiring a Toner Material Scientist for our Research & Development department in Wheeling, WV to design, test and scale MICR and security toners that become 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.

Our Wheeling team develops MICR and security printing solutions in-house, moving formulations from the lab bench to production scale-up under one roof.