How much does a Lab Research Assistant make in Chicago, IL? The average Lab Research Assistant salary in Chicago, IL is $60,484 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $50,433 and $71,929. 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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Lab Research Assistant Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $41,283 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $50,433 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $60,484 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $71,929 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $82,349 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
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University of Chicago - Chicago , IL
Department Booth Faculty Research - Research Professional About the Department The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: * an unmatched faculty. * degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. * a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni. * strong a
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Northwestern University - Chicago , IL
Department: MED-Gastroenterology Salary/Grade: EXS/5 Job Summary: Manages daily operations of a biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors & other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes & review results, & supervises development & implementation of new protocols. Assigns work & supervises study staff & reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols & procedures are quality controlled & functioning up to standards. Develops implements & administers budgets, grant & administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administratio
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Department PME Esser-Kahn Lab About the Department The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME; https://pme.uchicago.edu/) was established in May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, which was founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME's rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the University of Chicago's unique partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is the first new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering. In the next phase of growth as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the forefront, while training t
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University of Chicago - Chicago , IL
Department UL Crime Ed Lab Project Management About the Department In cities across the country, people face high rates of gun violence, under-resourced schools, and social harms associated with the criminal justice system - all of which disproportionately impact people of color. These inequalities have profound consequences on public safety and opportunity. As a society we have failed to address these challenges, in part, because of our lack of understanding of the most effective and cost-effective solutions that can have a real impact on people's lives. We believe that rigorous research can help. The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab partner with cities and communities to use data and rigorous research to design, test, and scale programs and policies that enhance public safety, improve educational outcomes, and advance justice. Our mission is to combine world-class data science and research, in partnership with government agencies, to substantially improve the effecti
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City Colleges of Chicago - Chicago , IL
DIRECTOR - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING DALEY COLLEGE Daley College is the Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing within the district. Daley College has Advanced Manufacturing training facilities on its main campus and at the Arturo Velazquez satellite campus. The manufacturing training programs are continuing to grow and the program facilities, supplies, tools processes and systems need to support the growing program as new instructors, administrators and students relay on the program for excellent training experiences. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE Reporting to the Dean, College to Careers, the Director - Advanced Manufacturing provides leadership in the management and operation of the manufacturing training sites, directing staff and ensuring the provision of support services to students to assist them in obtaining appropriate credentials leading to jobs and careers in manufacturing related industries or continuing in accomplishing their educational goals. The Director - Advanced Manufacturi
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Loyola University of Chicago Inc - Chicago , IL
Position Details Job Title RESEARCH SPECIALIST II Position Number 8150096 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE Location Code CBCC RESEARCH (06310A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities The Sethakorn lab in the department of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus invites applicants for a full-time Research Specialist I/II position working on understanding lung cancer pathology and developing new therapies. The Research Specialist will assist in experimental procedures involving lung cancer, cancer immunology and immunotherapy, and mechanisms of resistance to therapy for cancer. They will also oversee the day-to-day aspects of the lab including supply/equipment ordering and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. * Carries out experiments as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). * Assists with experimental procedur
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    Lab Research Assistant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Laboratory Assistant II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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