Senior Ink Chemist

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Position Senior Ink Chemist

Location TROY SPS - Corp Wheeling

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Job Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Job Location: Wheeling, WV
Department: Inkjet R&D
Reports To: Senior Manager of Inkjet Technologies
Supervisory Responsibilities: None currently

The Senior Ink Chemist is responsible for the research, development, formulation, testing, and commercialization of innovative inkjet and security ink technologies that support TROY Group's products and intellectual property. This position serves as a senior technical resource within the Inkjet R&D team and leads complex ink development and troubleshooting initiatives from initial concept through production scale-up and product release.

• 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 properties such as 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.
• Research, identify, evaluate, and qualify new raw materials and technologies for use in existing and future ink formulations.
• 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.
• Prepare clear and thorough technical documentation, including laboratory records, project reports, test results, specifications, conclusions, and recommendations.
• 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.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, raw materials, industry developments, competitive products, and advancements in inkjet and specialty ink chemistry.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and other external technical resources as needed.
• Manage…