Research Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Crystal Lake, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Insurance Marketing Lead

Company: TransUnion

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Sales Representative

Company: Sysco

Location: Carbondale, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Naperville, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Company: Lime

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Lime, a leading global shared electric vehicle company, is hiring a Senior Accountant for its Corporate Accounting team. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing lease accounting, and developing global accounting policies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and 3+ years of relevant experience. Lime offers competitive salaries, health and wellness benefits, flexible vacation policies, and professional growth opportunities. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Machine Learning Summer Associate, Cell Imaging

Company: Tempus AI

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Tempus, a company passionate about precision medicine and advancing healthcare, is seeking a highly qualified advanced degree Cell Imaging Summer Associate for the summer of 2025. The intern will work on comprehensive projects, collaborate with teams, and gain professional development. The role involves researching and developing next-generation computer vision models for high throughput microscopy, digital pathology, and spatial transcriptomics. Qualifications include a masters, MBA, or PhD in computational biology, biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative field with a strong background in machine learning and Python. The internship offers a competitive hourly wage, relocation bonus, and housing resources. It is a hybrid onsite/remote role in Chicago, starting in early June and running through August.

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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