Research Jobs in Chicago, IL

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ERP Project Manager – PLEX

Company: Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Posted May 28, 2025

A bachelor’s degree in an information systems field, such as CIS, BIS or MIS degree and 5-10 years’ experience as a business analyst, software developer or…

Communications and Marketing Manager

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 29, 2025

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or related…

Pharmacist Centralized Services Work From Home - NY

Company: WALGREENS

Location: Deerfield, IL

Posted May 28, 2025

Current Pharmacist license as granted by the appropriate state licensing authority. Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state…

Principal Platform Engineer

Company: Avant, LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 28, 2025

As a team member, you will be developing tools to create and maintain cloud infrastructure, automate the management of complex service-oriented applications,…

Senior Associate, Oracle ERP

Company: Options Clearing Corporation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 15, 2025

You will be asked to define requirements, investigate and implement configuration changes, test, deploy, and lead efforts to implement cross-functional…

Mgr Clinical Pharmacy

Company: Rush University Medical Center

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 20, 2025

> 6 years practice experience, Pharm.D. with PGY1 and PGY2 training (or equivalent experience), Illinois licensure, and board certification (specialty…

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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