How much does an Applications Chemist make in Chicago, IL? The average Applications Chemist salary in Chicago, IL is $102,928 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $91,693 and $115,969. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Applications Chemist

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Job Openings for Applications Chemist in Chicago, IL
BYK Additives - Earth City , MO
The ADP Sr. Chemist will primarily be responsible for new product development that addresses the needs of different thermoplastic end-use applications, e.g. automotive, industrial, etc. This role ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Function Therapeutics - Milwaukee , WI
The Medicinal Chemist will work with colleagues and consultants to design, synthesize, purify, and ... We are unable to accept applications at this time from foreign scientists requiring initial U.S. H ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago
Capstone Search Advisors - Cleveland , OH
Our client is seeking an experienced Chemist to join their team and help develop new and improve ... applications. * Solve technical problems and recommend solutions. * Operate, maintain, and ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency - Houston , TX
A fast-growing manufacturing company is seeking a Chemist to conduct chemical, physical, and ... Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Due to the high volume of applications we ...
LinkedIn - 20 days ago
Plastics Engineering Company (PLENCO) - Sheboygan , WI
... chemistry, applications and processing techniques • Comfortable with having direct customer contact/ interaction • Experience with industrial manufacturing processes • Working knowledge of the ...
LinkedIn - 59 days ago
ION Biosciences - San Marcos , TX
Production Chemist About ION ION Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in San Marcos, Texas ... applications and ChemDraw are a plus. • An ideal candidate has a working proficiency with liquid ...
LinkedIn - 66 days ago

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