Scientist & Researcher jobs in Illinois
117 openings from the last 45 days, updated daily.
Scientist & Researcher pay and hiring in Illinois
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| $65,439 | $123,548 | $177,839 |
Midpoints of the pay ranges posted in 28 current Scientist & Researcher listings in Illinois, per year. That is 8% below the national median of $135,000 for Scientist & Researcher listings.
Employers hiring the most in Illinois
- AbbVie (80)
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (9)
- IMC (3)
- Argonne National Laboratory (3)
- Transunion (2)
- Bradford Allen (2)
- Rivian (1)
- University of Illinois Chicago (1)
- Tempus AI (1)
- Hunter Bond (1)
Most openings by city: North Chicago (79), Chicago (24) and Lemont (3).
- UIUC Research Park Intern - ML AI Motor Controls Algorithm
- Research Associate II - Social Sciences (Hourly)
- Principal Research Scientist I - Biologics Analytical Research and Development, CMC Biologics Development
- Senior Research Statistician - Statistical Innovation (Hybrid)
- Senior Scientist, I - Drug Product Design & Development
- Senior Principal Research Scientist
- Senior Scientist I, Analytical Chemistry
- Senior Scientist II / Principal Research Scientist I - Analytical R&D
- Principal Research Scientist I
- Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics Analytical Research and Development, CMC Biologics Development
- Principal Research Scientist II
- Associate Scientist I/II, In Vivo Pharmacology
- Associate Scientist II, In Vivo Pharmacology
- Associate, Scientist I/II, Cellular Biology
- Scientist I, Biotherapeutics Expression
- Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator-Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full time Days
- Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
- Principal Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development
- Clinical Research Nurse
- Senior Scientist, Computational Biology, Life Science Strategy
- Principal Research Scientist I, Biologics Drug Product Development
- Senior Scientist I, Engineering
- Biopharmaceutical R&D Data Analytics & Visualization Scientist
- Research Engineer (C++) - Up to $1 Million 1st Year Compensation
- Research Engineer - Systematic Trading
- Principal Research Scientist I, Engineering
- Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry I
- Principal Scientist I - Quantitative, Translation & ADME Sciences
- Summer Research Assistant - Energy & Environment Lab (2026)
- Scientist l / II, Lab Manager
- Process Support Scientist, Bioprocessing
- Scientist I, Cell and Molecular Biologist Oncology Discovery
- Process Support Scientist, Microbiology
- Associate Scientist
- Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
- Associate Scientist II, Biologics Drug Product Development
- SME Operations Research Analyst - Scott AFB - Onsite
- Research Analyst - Technomic
- Clinical Research Nurse
- Senior Scientist I, Engineering - Design Verification Engineer
- Research Analyst - Technomic
- Senior Scientist I/II, Medical Image Analysis
- Senior Scientist I, Microbiology
- Scientist II / Senior Scientist I, tLNP Process Development
- Principal Scientist I - Pharmacology
- Scientist I, Biopharmaceutics
- Scientist l, Biopharmaceutics
- Canning Thoracic Institute Program Director-Translational Research Unit (TRU)
- Vice President, Artificial Intelligence Research & Development
- Vice President, Artificial Intelligence Research & Development
- Senior AI Scientist, AI Products / Life Sciences
- Senior Scientist I - Bioanalytics
- Senior Scientist, I
- Staff Applied Scientist
- Senior Research Statistician - Statistical Innovation (Hybrid)
- Associate Scientist II / Scientist I, Analytical Validation Team
- Quantitative Researcher - Entry Level 2027
- Graduate Quantitative Researcher (BS/MS)
- Quantitative Research Intern (PhD) - Summer 2027
- Principal Research Scientist I
- Clinical Research Nurse
- Research Analyst- Part Time (Chicago)
- Scientist, Biologics Purification
- Scientist II, Drug Product Design & Development
- Scientist II, Product Quality & Occupational Toxicologist
- Sr. Clinical Trials Manager (Sr Clinical Research Assoc)
- Senior Scientist I - Pharmacology
- Sr Scientist I, Chemistry
- Principal Scientist I, Energy Homeostasis
- Scientist I/II - Cancer Biology
- Scientist, II
- Senior Scientist I-II, ML Molecular Optimization
- Principal Scientist I, Immunology/Dermatology
- Scientist I, Analytical Operations Outsourcing
- Scientist I / II, Liquid Chromatography (LC), tLNP Analytical R&D
- Method Development Scientist II / Senior Scientist I - Small Molecule / Peptides
- Principal Research Scientist I, Process Chemistry (Biocatalysis)
- Principal Research Scientist I, Peptide Chemistry
- Principal Scientist I, Chemistry
- Principal Scientist I, Obesity Neurobiology
- Clinical Research Nurse
- Senior Scientist II, Biotransformation and Disposition
- Quantitative Researcher - Delta One
- Research Analyst- Part Time
- Principal Scientist II, Analytical Platform Sciences and Characterization, tLNP
- Principal Scientist I, Neurobiology of Obesity
- Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator-Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full time Days
- Post Doc Research Fellow Lab
- Postdoctoral Research Associate - ATLAS Experiment at Large Hadron Collider
- Physics Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Scientist II, Drug Product Design & Development
- Scientist I - Analytical Chemistry
- Scientist I, Neuroscience Molecular Imaging
- Senior Scientist, I
- Scientist II, Outsourcing Specialist
- Food Scientist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Associate, Scientist II
- Copy of Copy of Future Opportunities, Join our talent community for Sr Scientist II/Principal Scientist in Bioprocess Engineering
- Graduate Quantitative Researcher (PhD)
Scientist & Researcher jobs in Illinois FAQ
How much do Scientist & Researcher jobs pay in Illinois?
Across 28 current Scientist & Researcher listings in Illinois that post pay, the median is $123,548 per year. The middle half of listings pay between $65,439 and $177,839. That is 8% below the national median of $135,000 for Scientist & Researcher listings.
Who is hiring for Scientist & Researcher jobs in Illinois?
The employers with the most current Scientist & Researcher openings in Illinois are AbbVie, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, IMC, Argonne National Laboratory and Transunion.
Which cities in Illinois have the most Scientist & Researcher jobs?
The most current Scientist & Researcher openings in Illinois are in North Chicago (79), Chicago (24) and Lemont (3).
How do I apply for Scientist & Researcher jobs in Illinois?
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