Research Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Research Chef

Company: LifeSpice Ingredients

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 07, 2025

Work with flavor companies and other suppliers to identify or develop new raw materials. Culinary degree from accredited Culinary School.

Multi-Location Retail Inventory Associate

Company: Room & Board

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 07, 2025

Maintain welcoming stock room environments that are safe, organized, efficient and support the selling teams and the customer experience.

Pharmacist Prior Authorization

Company: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 03, 2025

Coordinates staff development and training in drug information to maintain drug knowledge and disease state understanding for application to prior authorization…

Seasonal Business Tax Expert

Company: Intuit

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Temp Services Care Agent

Company: Lakeshore Recycling Systems LLC

Location: Rosemont, IL

Posted Jun 02, 2025

Take incoming sales calls to determine customer needs, provide proposals and close sales. Manage incoming internet leads through Salesforce and follow-up with…

Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

Company: Intuit

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Business Information Security Analyst

Company: Kemper

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 06, 2025

Globally recognized certification in the field of information security such as CISSP or CRISC. Exposure to risk and security frameworks and knowledge of risk…

Senior Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

Company: Intuit

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Seasonal Business Tax Associate

Company: Intuit

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 29, 2025

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant…

Thermoforming - Process Technician

Company: Pactiv Evergreen

Location: Bridgeview, IL

Posted Jun 05, 2025

Two or four year technical degree or certification. Partner with plant Training Coordinator to develop and conduct training programs for line operators and…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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