Where is the Toner Material Scientist role at TROY Group, Inc. based?

This role is based in Wheeling, WV.

How many years of experience does this Toner Material Scientist role require?

The posting calls for 0–2 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Toner Material Scientist role work with?

toners, resins, magnetic oxide, charge control agents, waxes.

What techniques or methods are required for this Toner Material Scientist role?

DSC, TGA, rheology, FTIR, particle size analysis.

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Toner Material Scientist

TROY Group, Inc. · Wheeling, WVtoday

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Formulate and characterize MICR and security toners, from lab batches to production scale-up.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Own toner formulations end-to-end in-house — lab bench to production scale-up under one roof, with your work becoming patented IP.

Might not be for you. Narrow niche (toner/security printing) and entry-level scope; on-site in Wheeling, WV with no remote option.

Mostly at the benchGeneralist PhD-friendlyFirst industry roleBS acceptable Files patents regularly Realistic requirementsHiring manager namedWritten with care

Core polymer roledesign new MICR, security, and specialty toners; iterate on resin, magnetic oxide, charge control agent, wax; DSC/TGA, rheology, FTIR

Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 0–2 yrs
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Formulation / Compounding

Materials

tonersresins139 rolesmagnetic oxidecharge control agentswaxes3 roles polymers416 roles colloids8 roles coatings394 roles

Techniques

DSC158 roles TGA130 roles rheology90 roles FTIR189 roles particle size analysis17 rolesmelt indexcharge/resistance testingprint testing

Role details

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