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Strategy Director

Company: Critical Mass

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 20, 2023

The text describes a Strategy Director role at Critical Mass, a digital agency. The role involves providing strategic leadership, managing the quality of I&P work, collaborating with senior management, and leading a team. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in account planning, business analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, web analytics, and information architecture. Critical Mass offers competitive benefits, including global maternity and parental leave, extensive vacation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The company expects employees to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a week to foster continuous learning, collaboration, and engagement.

SEO Manager (Chicago or Remote)

Company: Built In

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 21, 2023

Built In is a platform for tech professionals, providing a platform for job opportunities, career development, and staying ahead of tech trends. The company is seeking an SEO Manager to join their team, with a focus on technical and product SEO.

SEM Account Manager

Company: Accelerated Digital Media

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 21, 2023

Accelerated Digital Media is seeking a Senior SEM Account Manager to lead strategic SEM campaigns, manage budgets, and optimize performance for digital health and e-commerce clients. The role involves campaign planning, keyword research, ad copywriting, bid management, performance analysis, A/B testing, and competitive analysis. Qualifications include a degree in Marketing, proven SEM experience, Google Ads and Bing Ads certification, proficiency in SEM tools, analytical skills, and excellent communication. ADM offers competitive compensation, professional development, a supportive culture, and benefits including health insurance, 401K, unlimited PTO, and company events.

SEO Manager (Chicago or Remote)

Company: Built In

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 21, 2023

Built In is a global platform for tech professionals, attracting millions of visitors monthly. The company is expanding rapidly, entering 72 new markets in 2021 and planning global expansion. Built In is seeking an SEO Manager with 3+ years of experience, proficient in Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and OnCrawl. The role involves technical SEO monitoring, collaboration with product and engineering teams, and supporting the editorial team with content research and analysis.

SEO Marketing Associate/Sr. Associate, Small Business (Hybrid)

Company: Enova

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 20, 2023

The job posting is for a Search Marketing Associate/Sr. Associate role at Enova International, a financial technology company. The job involves managing SEO and SEM strategies, optimizing landing pages, and collaborating with internal teams. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including flexible work schedule, health insurance, and paid parental leave.

Product Consultant - Global Family Office (GFO)

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 20, 2023

Northern Trust, a reputable financial institution since 1889, is seeking a Product Consultant for its Global Family & Private Investment Offices team. The role involves delivering Partnership Accounting, General Ledger, and Tax Services to ultra-high net worth individuals and families. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of financial servicing experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various internal teams. Northern Trust offers a flexible hybrid work model and a collaborative work culture.

Senior Media Research & Insights Manager

Company: Smartly.io

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 20, 2023

Smartly.io is seeking a Senior Media Research & Insights Manager with over 10 years of experience in AdTech, Social Media, SaaS, or a media agency. The role involves researching trends in social media, commerce, and consumer usage, developing thought-leadership activities, and collaborating with Sales and Customer Success teams. The ideal candidate should have a proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to distill complex research into simple terms. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $170,000, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Carrier Sales Representative (experienced)

Company: MoLo Solutions

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 20, 2023

MoLo Solutions, a third-party logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Carrier Sales Representative. The role involves developing, maintaining, and growing relationships between carriers and MoLo Solutions. Key responsibilities include prospecting new carriers, negotiating business, building strong relationships with trucking company contacts, resolving issues, driving department initiatives, and collaborating cross-functionally. Requirements include 1 year of third-party logistics experience, proven relationship-building skills, self-motivation, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree (preferred). MoLo offers a casual start-up culture, transparent leadership, extensive training, innovative career development, competitive salary, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. The position is located in Chicago's Fulton Market District.

IT Systems Administrator III

Company: Vail Systems, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 19, 2023

Vail is seeking an IT Systems Administrator III to resolve IT-related issues for end-users. The role involves maintaining and configuring workstations, installing and upgrading computer components and software, troubleshooting hardware and software errors, and managing security patches. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, 4-6+ years of experience in a Helpdesk role, and familiarity with active directory and major operating systems. Vail offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive culture. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, and its offices are located in Deerfield and Chicago, IL.

Vendor Relationship Representative - II

Company: SMS Assist, a Lessen company

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 19, 2023

SMS Assist is a company that aims to revolutionize the facilities maintenance industry by connecting local contractors to customers through its award-winning technology platform. The company manages over 186,000 properties and works across various industries, ensuring superior customer satisfaction. The Vendor Relationship Representative II role involves developing and maintaining positive vendor relations, managing service scheduling, resolving customer issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Account Executive (S3), Enterprise

Company: Braze

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 20, 2023

Braze is a global company with a passionate, kind, and approachable team. They value high standards, teamwork, and work-life harmony. The company is seeking a SaaS sales professional with 5+ years of experience in enterprise sales, preferably in mobile or marketing technology. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in net-new prospecting, pipeline generation, and understanding complex enterprise sales processes. Braze offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture, recognized as a Great Place to Work. The role involves travel and collaboration with various internal teams.

SEO Manager (Chicago)

Company: Built In

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 21, 2023

Built In is a platform for tech professionals, aiming to build the largest platform globally. They are seeking an SEO Manager to work on technical and product SEO, with a focus on growing search traffic and user base.

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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