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18 research program assistant jobs at 10 companies in Elgin, IL

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Program Research Assistant; Qualitative Focus (temporary, student)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$38/hr HybridPart Time, Temporary
Spencer Foundation
Spencer Foundation: Funds educational research to improve learning and equity.
2+ YOEDoctoral student in Chicago-area program with 2+ years qualitative research experience, proficiency with NVivo/ATLAS.ti/Dedoose, strong equity-centered research experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.
NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose
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Program Research Assistant; Quantitative Focus (temporary, student)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$38/hr HybridPart Time, Temporary
Spencer Foundation
Spencer Foundation: Funds educational research to improve learning and equity.
2+ YOEDoctoral student in Chicago-area program with 2+ years quantitative research experience including data cleaning, documentation, and descriptive analysis using STATA and/or R; strong writing, organization, and collaboration skills.
STATA, R, Tableau
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Research Assistant (MGCB Post-Bac Scholar Program)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$19-$26/hr OnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
0+ YOEBachelor’s degree or related field; lab research experience; 0-2 years preferred; strong data entry, documentation, and protocol adherence.
Basic laboratory equipment, Data analysis tools, Microsoft Excel
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Research Support
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$19-$26/hr HybridFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
0+ YOEVocational training or equivalent; <2 years related experience; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and REDCap; preferred experience with coding/statistical programs (R, Python, Java, SPSS, STATA) and human subjects research.
Microsoft Excel, Redcap, R, Python, Java, SPSS, STATA
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Assistant Director of Research Operations
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$89k-$116k/yr HybridFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
5+ YOECollege degree and 5+ years related experience; proven experience in research operations, program management, knowledge management, training design, and faculty engagement; strong written/verbal communication and quantitative methods knowledge.
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Program Assistant 2
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$39k-$47k/yr HybridFull Time
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent and 2 years administrative support experience; intermediate office software skills; basic training in ethical research with human subjects and IRB compliance; experience with participant coordination and financial transaction processing.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, CASCADE, CANVAS, Smartsheets, Qualtrics, NU Financials
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Assistant Research Administrator, Cardiovascular Research Institute
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$20-$26/hr OnsiteFull Time
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; experience with pre- and post-award grant administration, budgeting, financial reconciliation, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), strong organization and time-management skills.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
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Research Technician Fellowship
Lisle, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsitePart Time
The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum: Botanical garden and research center for tree conservation.
Undergraduate enrollment in an associate or bachelor program; no prior experience required. Able to perform field and lab tasks, lift up to 50 lbs assisted, use computers, and learn lab and power-tool techniques.
BRAHMS, Google applications
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Research Assistant Professor, Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics
Chicago, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Providing collegiate education and conducting scientific and academic research.
PhD in Economics or related field; expertise in labor/public economics; microeconometrics; programming; non-tenure-track, three-year renewable term.
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Assistant Professor School of Medicine Track – Ben May Department for Cancer Research #BMD011
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$120k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Providing collegiate education and conducting scientific and academic research.
Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field; ability to direct a proteomics core and establish an independent cancer biology research program; submit application materials via Interfolio.
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Assistant Professor, Biology
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Carthage College
Carthage College: Private liberal arts college located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Ph.D. in Biology or closely related discipline; record of successful undergraduate teaching; ability to establish a productive undergraduate research program; commitment to curriculum development and educating diverse students.
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Assistant Beamline Scientist - PtychoProbe
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$94k-$147k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
PhD in physics, materials science, chemistry, engineering or related field; experience in experimental x-ray science, synchrotron methods, beamline instrumentation, microscopy; data analysis and programming; strong collaboration and communication.
ptychography, x-ray microscopy, tomography, data analysis, high-throughput computing
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Assistant Scientist – AI for Autonomous Synthesis and Multimodal Characterization
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$94k-$147k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
3+ YOEPhD in a relevant field with 3–6 years postdoctoral experience; expertise in nanomaterials synthesis and in situ/operando characterization; experience applying AI/ML to autonomous experimentation; strong publication record and programming skills.
PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, BoTorch, GPyTorch, scikit-learn, Python, ROS, Bluesky, EPICS, HPC
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Medical Assistant (Part-Time)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$22k-$31k/yr OnsitePart Time
Professional Case Management
Professional Case Management: Provides in-home healthcare services for patients with chronic illnesses.
Completion of accredited MA program with CMA or RMA, BLS within 30 days, high school diploma (Bachelors preferred), clinical/research experience preferred, proficiency with e-Source/eISF and Microsoft Office, regulatory compliance knowledge.
electronic source documentation (e-Source), Electronic Investigator Site File (eISF), Microsoft Office, electrocardiogram (ECG), centrifuge
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Assistant Professor
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
$67k-$74k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College: Private residential liberal arts college offering undergraduate degree programs.
Postdoctoral experience required; demonstrated teaching excellence, ability to teach organismal and plant biology with labs, develop undergraduate research program, publish and seek external funding.
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Assistant Scientist (RD2)/ Scientist (RD3) – Coherent X-ray Scattering of Geochemical Interfaces
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$94k-$181k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
0+ YOEPhD in physics/materials/interfacial chemistry/geochemistry, expertise in coherent X-ray scattering and synchrotron techniques, programming and data analysis, wet chemistry, experimental design, publication record, and supervisory ability.
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Environmental Health Intern
Oak Park, Illinois, United States
$17-$26/hr OnsiteInternship
Village of Oak Park
Village of Oak Park: Provides municipal government services to the Oak Park community.
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in environmental, health, public health, or related science; assist in inspections and public health tasks; good communication and reporting skills.
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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Intern Associate, Interiors - Fall 2026
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$20-$22/hr OnsiteInternship, Temporary
KTGY
KTGY: Architectural and design services for residential and mixed-use developments.
Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's interior design program, minimum two years of college completed; detail-oriented, able to multi-task, research materials, and assist designers on projects.
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