How much does a Research Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Research Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $92,225 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $80,859 and $100,987. 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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10th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $70,511 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $80,859 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $92,225 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $100,987 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Research Specialist Salary $108,964 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
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University of Chicago - Lemont , IL
Department BSD MIC - Missiakas Lab About the Department Members of the Department of Microbiology at the University of Chicago (microbiology.uchicago.edu) investigate the basic principles of microbial interactions with their hosts. Research topics include the study of viral and bacterial pathogens to better understand disease outcomes and improve therapies. Members of the Department also investigate the contribution of the microbiome in maintaining health and preventing disease, and to derive novel therapies. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance. Job Summary This job provides technical support in scientific research projects. Research Specialists are responsible for executing projects, maintaining a daily notebook of research activity, writing reports to summarize
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Loyola University of Chicago Inc - Chicago , IL
Position Details Job Title RESEARCH SPECIALIST II Position Number 8150694 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name DEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY Location Code Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities The Wainwright lab in the department of Cancer Biology at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus invites applicants for a full-time Research Specialist II position working on understanding breast cancer pathology and developing new therapies. The Research Specialist will assist in experimental procedures involving glioblastoma, cancer immunology and immunotherapy, aging and cancer, 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 (
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Loyola University Chicago - Chicago , IL
Research Specialist II - (Dr. Wainwright's Lab) Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button. Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Position Details Job Title RESEARCH SPECIALIST II Position Number 8150694 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name DEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY Location Code Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities The Wainwright lab in the department of Cancer Biology at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus invites applicants for a full-time Research Specialist II position working on understanding breast cancer pathology and developing new therapies. The Research Specialist will assist in experimental
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Department of Anesthesiology UIC - Chicago , IL
Job Description Job Description The Research Specialist contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects. Performs simple as well as complex laboratory and data collection and analysis techniques. This Research Specialist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Steven Roth, Department of Anesthesiology. Research projects in the lab examine rodent models of central retinal artery occlusion. In vitro studies use cell lines and primary cells prepared from rodents. Assays include mRNA isolation and qPCR analysis, biochemical assays to measure cell viability, Western blotting, cytokine assays, immunostaining of cells and tissue sections, quantitation of cell loss, and in vivo experiments on retinal function. Duties & Responsibilities - Isolation of RNA, real time PCR, treating rodents with drugs, and monitoring clinical signs. - Preparation and immunostaining of retina and brain sections
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University of Chicago - Chicago , IL
Department BSD PAT - Oakes Lab About the Department The Banani Lab is a newly established laboratory at UChicago that broadly investigates the disruption of cellular structure and physiology in various diseases to understand normal cellular functions and to enable new therapeutic strategies. We specialize in studying biomolecular condensation-a fundamental process cells use to organizing biochemical reactions into compartments through phase separation. These compartments, known as condensates, are disrupted in numerous diseases, ranging from cancers to rare genetic disorders. We leverage approaches from cell biology, genetics, biophysics, and pathology to glean fundamental principles of how condensates function by studying how they are disrupted in diseases. Situated at the crossroads of the Department of Pathology and the Center for the Physics of Evolving Systems, our lab benefits from an interdisciplinary approach to science, integrating insights from biology, physics, engineering,
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Loyola University - Maywood , IL
Position Details Position Details Job Title RESEARCH SPECIALIST I Position Number 8150459 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses Department Name SURGERY Location Code BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE (06320A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities Supports research projects by planning, designing and conducting experiments using personal discretion and judgement and independently completing more complex assays and analysis. Assists research staff, physicians and/or investigator with various procedures and projects. Assists with training lab personnel and users. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree Specify Degree(s): Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry Minimum Experience: Required: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Qualificatio
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