Research Associate Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Field Research Specialist

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

California, United States of America, New York, New York, United States, Orlando, Florida, United States of America Job Description: About Cardiovascular Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Rosas Lab

  • University of Illinois Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Rosas Lab Hiring Department : Pharmacy Practice Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1038352 Posting Close Date : 12/19/2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range...

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Research Assistant Professor - Cardiology #MED394

  • University of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Prior to the start of employment, applicants must: 1) hold a doctoral degree or its equivalent in genetics, molecular biology, or a related field of study and 2) have completed postdoctoral training...

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Research Assistant Professor - NRB011

  • University of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 8 days ago

at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description The University of Chicago's Department of Neurobiology in the Biological Sciences Division is searching for...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bharath Brain La

  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bharath Brain Lab Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bharath Brain Lab Hiring...

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Research Assistant-Personalized Medicine

  • NorthShore University Health System
  • Evanston, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago

at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Hourly Pay Range:$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise...

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Research Assistant, Lawn Alternatives

  • Chicago Botanic Garden
  • Glencoe, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Glencoe, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago

urban spaces Experience using programs such as Excel for entering and storing data, and statistical analysis software such as R preferred Hiring preference will be for graduate students in the Plant Biology...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bharath Brain Lab

  • University of Illinois Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bharath Brain Lab Hiring Department : Pharmacy Practice Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1038367 Posting Close Date : 12/14/2025 Salary: The budgeted salary...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Bi

  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • 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 Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics - Qiu Lab Postdoctoral Research Associate...

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Research Specialist I- Levack lab

  • Loyola University of Chicago Inc
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor's Degree: Specify Degree(s): Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. 3-5 years of previous job-related experience....

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Postdoctoral Research Associate_Kang Lab_Oral Biology

  • University of Illinois Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods Basic understanding of molecular biology Proficient in lab research techniques (cell culture of...

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Research Specialist 2

  • University of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Perform laboratory tasks such as cell culture, molecular biology assays, and data analysis. Ensures all activities comply with institutional, state, and federal regulatory requirements....

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
  • North Chicago, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques: Cell culture, Western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, co-immunoprecipitation, RNAi, CRISPR-Cas9 to make knockout or knockin, Nucleic Acid...

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Research Assistant II - Qiao Lab

  • Wisconsin State Journal
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Position Details Position Details Job Title RESEARCH ASST II Position Number 8150712 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus...

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Research Specialist- IL- Precision Medicine

  • Midwestern University
  • Downers Grove, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Competently performs standard research procedures in biochemical analysis (e.g., Western blotting, qRT-PCR, Immunohistochemistry) under the supervision of the...

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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%