34 protein jobs at 24 companies in Illinois

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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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Product Manager, Protein Consumables
Rockford or Carlsbad
$103k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher ScientificNYSE: TMO: Sells equipment and chemicals for scientific research and healthcare.
3+ YOEBachelor's in analytical or life science required (Master's preferred), 3+ years industry experience, background in protein biology, MS knowledge preferred, strong communication, technical writing, and analytical skills, ability to travel up to 20%.
mass spectrometry
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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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Protein Market Development Manager - Decatur, IL
Decatur, Illinois, United States
$96k-$178k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ADM
ADMNYSE: ADM: Processes agricultural commodities into human and animal nutrition ingredients.
3+ YOE3+ years business management experience, go-to-market strategy development, strong communication, analytics skills, Salesforce and Microsoft suite familiarity, ability to work in matrix environment and travel ~20%.
Salesforce, AI tools, Microsoft Office
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Senior Field Application Scientist, Protein XI
Illinois, United States
$101k-$155k/yr FieldFull Time
Meso Scale Diagnostics
Meso Scale Diagnostics: Manufacturer of high-sensitivity multiplexed immunoassay systems and reagents.
3+ YOEPhD in molecular biology/immunology/biochemistry (or Master's with experience), 3+ years field application or scientific support experience, hands-on NGS and immunoassay expertise, Salesforce/CRM proficiency, travel ~50%.
Salesforce, NGS
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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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Senior Sales Manager - Proteins
Minnesota or Wisconsin or Iowa or Illinois or Indiana or Nebraska or North Dakota or South Dakota
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Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries: Manufactures science-based ingredients for food, health, and animal nutrition.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Food Science or related,5+ years protein/meat industry sales experience preferred,proven ingredient sales track record,technical presentation skills,Microsoft Office proficiency,ability to travel extensively.
Microsoft Office
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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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Machine Operator I (1st Shift)
Toluca, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsiteFull Time
Ajinomoto
AjinomotoTokyo Stock Exchange: 2802: Global producer of frozen foods, seasonings, and amino acids.
Operate mixers, dicers, grinders and choppers; prepare vegetables and proteins; complete batch paperwork; follow GMP and safety; able to work on production line with attention to detail.
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Machine Operator I (1st Shift)
Toluca, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsiteFull Time
Ajinomoto
AjinomotoTokyo Stock Exchange: 2802: Produces seasonings, frozen foods, and amino acid-based products.
Operate mixers, dicers, grinders and choppers; prepare vegetables and proteins; complete batch paperwork; follow GMP and safety; high school diploma/GED preferred; food manufacturing experience 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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Extrusion Scientist - Decatur, IL
Decatur, Illinois, United States
$60k-$92k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ADM
ADMNYSE: ADM: Processes agricultural commodities into food, feed, and industrial products.
3+ YOEBachelor's or master’s in food science/engineering with 3+ years experience; expertise with pilot/commercial extrusion, protein texturization, formulation, DOE/ANOVA/regression, data analysis, and food safety (HACCP, GMP).
DOE, ANOVA, regression modeling, multivariate analysis