Scientist II, NMR

Actalent • Rockville, MD • 4h ago

Job Title: Scientist II, NMRJob Description

The Scientist will support the Reference Standards Laboratory by performing NMR-based analytical testing and data interpretation to advance multiple ongoing projects. This role involves sample preparation, NMR data acquisition and analysis, documentation of experimental activities and reporting results, and collaboration with other team members to ensure project milestones are met.

Responsibilities

Perform NMR-based analytical testing and data interpretation to support ongoing laboratory projects.

Prepare and analyze samples, operate NMR instrumentation, and document and review results.

Maintain compliance with laboratory procedures and collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.

Essential Skills

Hands-on NMR experience.

Strong analytical skills.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

B.A./B.S. in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant laboratory experience, or M.S. degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Prior hands-on experience with NMR instrumentation, data acquisition, and spectral interpretation is highly desirable.

Work Environment

This is an onsite laboratory environment with a high magnetic field. No pacemakers or implants are allowed. The environment requires the use of regular lab PPE, including gloves, lab coat, and safety goggles. Exposure to different levels of chemical hazard classification materials is expected, and it offers a highly collaborative team setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.20 - $61.88/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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