24 protein jobs at 17 companies in Chicago, IL

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Sr Principal Scientist, R&D - Protein Chemist
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$121k-$151k/yr HybridFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Produces and sells condiments, dairy products, and packaged foods.
6+ YOEAdvanced expertise in applied protein chemistry with 6–8+ years industry experience (degree-dependent), experience in formulation, pilot plant scale-up, protein characterization, patent work, and strong cross-functional communication.
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Sr Principal Scientist, R&D - Protein Chemist
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$121k-$151k/yr HybridFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Manufacturer and global marketer of food and beverage products.
6+ YOEAdvanced degree in food science/biochemistry (or related) with 6+ years industry experience (PhD+6 / MS+7 / BS+8). Deep expertise in applied protein chemistry, experiment design, pilot plant scale-up, protein characterization, and patent documentation.
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Protein Processing Showroom Technician
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
$85k-$95k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cozzini
Cozzini: Manufactures high-performance industrial equipment for food processing.
Associate's degree or equivalent experience in meat science, food science, or a related field; mechanical aptitude, food safety knowledge, communication skills, and ability to troubleshoot processing equipment.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Category Manager, Protein (Tempo)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$90k-$105k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Home Chef
Home Chef: Delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes for home-cooked meals.
5+ YOE5+ years procurement/sourcing experience (food preferred), four-year degree, strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, supplier negotiation, analytical mindset, cross-functional leadership and executive communication.
Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
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Procurement Manager (Raw Protein)
Mundelein, Illinois, United States
$125k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kilcoy Global Foods
Kilcoy Global Foods: Processes and supplies premium meat and protein products globally.
5+ YOE5+ years procurement experience (direct procurement preferred), knowledge of GMP and HACCP, experience with raw meat/seafood, bachelor’s degree preferred, strong negotiation and communication skills, Syspro familiarity.
Syspro
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Sr./ Sales Manager, Sweet Protein
Chicago or United States or North America or South America
$100k-$120k/yr RemoteFull Time
Bestzyme
Bestzyme: Developing industrial enzymes and synthetic biology solutions for manufacturing.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree and 5+ years B2B sales/business development in food ingredients or related industries; key account and channel development experience; negotiation, communication, and market knowledge; Mandarin speaking preferred.
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Inventory Manager, WWGS Protein Inventory Management
Austin or Seattle or Arlington or Chicago
$54k-$94k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOE3+ years supply chain, inventory management, or project management experience; advanced Excel; intermediate SQL; ability to use data to influence stakeholders and drive process improvements.
Microsoft Excel, SQL
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Research Scientist (Research Associate) - 1-year Term
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$100k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
3+ YOEPh.D. in biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology, or related field; 3–5+ years in protein engineering or synthetic biology; cell-free systems, protein characterization, automation, troubleshooting, and project management expertise.
LC-MS/MS, HPLC, ELISA
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Manager, Research & Development
Rosemont, Illinois, United States
$95k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Proteintech Group
Proteintech Group: Manufacturer of antibodies, proteins, and immunoassays for research.
1+ YOEMaster's degree in biotechnology, immunology, biology, bioengineering, or related field; at least 12 months of experience; expertise in antigen design, protein structures, peptide design, conjugation methods, and carrier protein chemistry.
ELISA, SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Research Use Only (RUO)
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Research Associate Support Resource
Northbrook or South San Francisco
$30-$41/hr OnsiteContract
Belcan
Belcan: Provides engineering and technical staffing solutions for global industries.
3+ YOEBachelor of Science and 3+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech biologic assays. Requires PCR, ELISA, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, technical writing, communication, and independent and team-based work.
PCR, ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA, cell-based assays, SOP, Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), DNA, RNA, protein, cDNA, RT-PCR, western blot, immunofluorescence, Microsoft Office Suite
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Sous Chef
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
$65k-$70k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Perry's Restaurants
Perry's Restaurants: Operates upscale steakhouse restaurants and premium dining concepts.
2+ YOEManaging kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and presentation, butchering proteins, overseeing inventory and staff; 2 years culinary/cooking experience preferred.
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Sous Chef
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
$65k-$70k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille: Operates upscale steakhouses specializing in prime beef and carvings.
2+ YOEManage kitchen operations, ensure food quality and presentation, butcher proteins, order and manage inventory; culinary/cooking experience ~2 years preferred.
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Principal Research Scientist I, Process Chemistry (Biocatalysis)
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$125k-$237k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
6+ YOEAdvanced expertise in biocatalysis and synthetic organic chemistry; experience with enzyme discovery, recombinant DNA/protein expression, directed evolution, HTE, and AI/ML; proven scientific leadership and strong communication skills.
AI/ML, high-throughput experimentation (HTE)
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Staff Scientist
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
5+ YOEPhD required,5-7 years related experience,expertise in machine learning,computational biology or protein science,proficiency with Python and Linux/SLURM,HPC or cloud experience,ability to lead independent research and publish.
Python, Linux, SLURM
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Saucier
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
$21-$23/hr OnsiteFull Time
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar: Operates a chain of mountain-lodge-themed casual dining restaurants.
Prepare high-quality house-made sauces, soups, dressings and proteins to recipe specifications; maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper storage; clear communicator; Food Handlers Card recommended; high school preferred.
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Food Scientist - Meat
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
$85k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Grecian Delight | Kronos Food
Grecian Delight | Kronos Food: Produces and distributes authentic Greek and Mediterranean food products.
3+ YOEBS/MS in Food Science or related field, minimum 3 years product development experience, USDA meat protein experience, food manufacturing experience, strong technical and communication skills, familiarity with Esha Genesis and Microsoft Suite.
Esha Genesis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
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Prep Cook
Naperville, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Bottleneck Management
Bottleneck Management: Operates and manages a portfolio of casual dining restaurants.
Prepare sauces, proteins, and prep items per recipes; follow food-safety and portion controls; possess required food/alcohol certifications; able to lift up to 50 lbs and work nights/weekends in a fast-paced kitchen.
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Quality Control (QC) Analyst II
Chicago, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Kashiv BioSciences
Kashiv BioSciences: Develops biosimilars and drug delivery systems for medicine improvement.
2+ YOEPerform cGMP analytical testing and data verification for protein-based biologics using HPLC, SDS-PAGE, ELISA and related assays; strong knowledge of quality systems and regulatory guidance; minimum 2–5 years QC lab experience depending on degree.
HPLC, SDS-PAGE, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA, Microsoft Excel