Research Associate Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Research Specialist - Natural Sciences/AI for Health

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 days ago

Research Specialist - Natural Sciences/AI for Health Hiring Department : College of Medicine Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1036942 Posting Close Date : 11/3/2025 Salary: Thebudgeted...

Research Associate II - Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Analyst

Round Lake, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 days ago

Round Lake, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 days ago

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief...

Visiting Research Specialist- Department of Anatom

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
4 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
4 days ago

of Anatomy and Cell Biology SEARCH EXTENDED Hiring Department: Anatomy and Cell Biology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036370 Posting Close Date: For fullest consideration, please apply...

Research Assistant

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
5 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
5 days ago

Minimum Qualifications CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER Bachelor's Degree in biological, chemical, or medical sciences (such as biology, pharmacology/toxicology, microbiology, chemistry...

Research Assistant Professor - Obesity and Cancer Immunotherapy #BDM010

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
9 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
9 days ago

Prior to the start of employment, applicants must have: 1) a doctoral degree or equivalent in immunology, cancer biology, or a related discipline, and 2) completed postdoctoral training prior to the...

Visiting Research Specialist- Microbiology and Imm

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
11 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
11 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Immunology, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related field required. A minimum of 3 years of research experience is required....

Visiting Research Specialist - Toxicology Research

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
14 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
14 days ago

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Visiting Research Specialist - Toxicology Research Lab Visiting Research Specialist - Toxicology Research...

Research Assistant-Dermatology

Skokie, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
14 days ago

Skokie, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
14 days ago

Return to selected search result Research Assistant-Dermatology Apply locations NSO 9933 Woods Drive Skokie NSO 3232 Lake Avenue Edens Plaza Wilmette time type Full time posted on Posted Today job...

Senior Research Associate - Valent BioSciences LLC

Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
16 days ago

Libertyville, IL (16 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
16 days ago

Familiarity and experience with standard molecular biology techniques. Routine use of MS software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)....

Visiting Research Specialist, Disability and Human

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
19 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
19 days ago

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Visiting Research Specialist, Disability and Human Development Visiting Research Specialist, Disability and...

Visiting Research Specialist - Toxicology Research Lab

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
20 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
20 days ago

Visiting Research Specialist - Toxicology Research Lab Hiring Department : Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1033978 Posting Close Date :...

Postdoctoral Research Associate Ocular Nerve Biolo

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
21 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
21 days ago

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Postdoctoral Research Associate Ocular Nerve Biology Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ocular Nerve Biology Hiring...

Research Assistant II-Grillo Lab

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
21 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
21 days ago

Location Code BIOLOGY (02112A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded?...

Postdoctoral Research Associate Ocular Nerve Biology

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
26 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
26 days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate Ocular Nerve Biology Hiring Department : Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1037100 Posting Close Date : 10/15/25 Salary: The...

Research Assistant Professors Hematology/Oncology

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
26 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
26 days ago

Prior to the start of employment, applicants must: 1) hold a Ph.D. degree in cancer biology, immunology, or a related field and 2) have completed postdoctoral training....

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Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Des Plaines, IL

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Total Population

91,939

Number of Businesses

3,014

City Size

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Salary for Research Associate Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Highest Education Level

Research Associates in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

43.9%

Master's Degree

27.9%

Doctorate Degree

22.6%

Associate's Degree

2.3%

High School or GED

1.6%

Vocational Degree or Certification

1.2%

Some College

0.3%

Some High School

0.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Associates in Des Plaines, IL

2-4 years

31.0%

10+ years

29.8%

6-8 years

21.5%

4-6 years

17.7%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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