Research Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Thermoforming - Process Technician

Company: Pactiv Evergreen

Location: Bridgeview, IL

Posted Sep 04, 2025

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

Project Manager, Locomotive

Company: Progress Rail

Location: La Grange, IL

Posted Aug 29, 2025

Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize project risks. Measure project performance using established systems, tools, and techniques.

Data Scientist

Company: Havi Supply Chain

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 28, 2025

Master’s degree in operations research, mathematics, statistics, engineering or closely related field; PhD preferred. Paid parental and medical leave programs.

Medical Contact Center Agent (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Company: The Chicago Lighthouse

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 03, 2025

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Medical Contact Center Agent will be responsible for outbound and inbound calls, voicemails, and emails to/from insurance plan members…

Customer Service Representative - Specialty Care Building Perioperative Services

Company: University of Illinois

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 03, 2025

Screens and routes incoming calls to appropriate parties (using telephone paging system if necessary); relays general information and information concerning…

Ambulatory RN 2 - Pediatrics

Company: Rush University Medical Center

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned. 6.Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits,…

Solutions Analyst

Company: MedSpeed

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Posted Sep 02, 2025

This role plans, directs, and executes transportation evaluation and design assessments with healthcare networks, hospital organizations, and clinical testing…

Extra Help - Customer Service Representative - Hospital Neonatal Nursing

Company: University of Illinois

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 01, 2025

This includes greeting patients, answering/routing telephone calls, ordering supplies and other administrative/customer service duties.

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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