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Biologist Jobs in Des Plaines, IL (162)

Scientist II - Next-Generation Sequencing & Cell Engineering

Tbwa Chiat/Day
Chicago, Illinois
Parental Leave
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$105k - $120k / year

Adjunct PT - Biology

City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Part-Time

Senior Product Manager, Security Engineering

TempUs
Chicago, Illinois

Senior Data Scientist

The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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$90k - $120k / year

Postdoctoral Researcher

American Society for Virology
Chicago, Illinois
Hospitality

AbbVie Postdoctoral Fellow: Novel ECM Biology for Fibrosis & Related Areas

Pathways for Children
Chicago, Illinois
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Patent Agent - Life Sciences

BCG Attorney Search
Chicago, Illinois
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IP LitigationLife Sciences Associate 19956

Vanguard-IP
Chicago, Illinois
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Scientist/Senior Scientist, Gene Editing

Ensoma
Chicago, Illinois
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Patent Attorney / Life Sciences / Remote USA / IL 60606 3693-04

IP Recruiter Group
🌎 Remote
Part-Time
Remote
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Life Sciences Patent Agent #20334

Vanguard-IP
Chicago, Illinois
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Research and Development Biologist - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation
🌎 Remote
New
Part-Time
Remote
Hourly
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$40 / hour
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Senior Business Account Manager - Remote

Rancho Bio Sciences
🌎 Remote
Remote
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Grant Administrator (Cancer Biology)

Loyola University
Maywood, IL
Hourly
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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$65k / year
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Grant Administrator (Cancer Biology)

Loyola University Of Chicago
Maywood, IL
Hourly
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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$65k / year
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Biology Private Tutoring Jobs

Superprof
Chicago, IL
Part-Time
Hourly
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$20 - $80 / hour
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Adjunct Biology Instructor (Summer-Fall 2025)

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
Part-Time
Hourly
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Senior Microbiologist

Conagra
Chicago, IL
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education
Parental Leave
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CSH Adjunct Faculty- Chemistry & Biochemistry

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Part-Time
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$4,200 - $5,600 / month
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Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
Part-Time
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
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Federal Work Study - Biology

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

North Central College
Naperville, IL
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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$55k - $60k / year
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Faculty - Assistant Professor - Biology (Tenure Track)

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
Vision Insurance
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General Biology Adjunct Faculty - Fall 2025

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
New
Part-Time
403(b)
Flexible Schedule
Education
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$1,069 / week
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ASSOCIATE LABORATORY MICROBIOLOGIST

City of New York
🌎 Remote
Remote
Health Insurance
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$10k / month
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Research Biologist

Outlier
Mount Prospect, IL
New
Hourly
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$30 - $50 / hour
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Research and Development Biologist

Outlier
Mount Prospect, IL
New
Hourly
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$30 - $50 / hour
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Professor of Biology

Outlier
Des Plaines, IL
New
Hourly
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$30 - $50 / hour
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Biology Expertise Sought for AI Training

Outlier
Des Plaines, IL
New
Hourly
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$30 - $50 / hour
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Biology Expertise Sought for AI Fact Checking

Outlier
Des Plaines, IL
New
Hourly
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$30 - $50 / hour
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Senior Microbiologist

Conagra Brands
Chicago, IL
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education
Parental Leave
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Environmental Biology Adjunct Instructor (Chicago Loop)

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
Hospitality
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$43k / year

Job Description

Working as a Biologist in Des Plaines, IL

There are 162 Biologist opportunities available in Des Plaines, IL all with unique requirements.

Biologists study everything from the cells inside living things to populations and communities of plants and animals. Their work is very hands-on, often requiring them to get wet or dirty to see firsthand what they are studying. They often have to observe and collect data for weeks or even months while sitting for hours a day at work. A typical day for this role could include digging up fossils, taking measurements of plants, tracking animals, studying their eggs, or doing blood work with a microscope. There truly is no typical day for a biologist.

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Biologists in Des Plaines, IL Resume Data

Average Experience for Biologists in Des Plaines, IL

  • More than 10 years: 42%
  • 6-10 years: 30%
  • 3-5 years: 19%
  • 1-2 years: 7%
  • Less than 1 year: 2%

Educational Background for Biologists in Des Plaines, IL

  • Bachelors: 42%
  • Masters: 31%
  • Doctorate: 22%
  • Diploma: 5%

Top Skill for Biologists in Des Plaines, IL

  • Customer focus & orientation: 13%
  • Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel: 13%
  • Work style: Reliability: 13%
  • Problem solving: 13%
  • Basic computer skills: 8%
  • Analyzing data: 8%
  • Following directions: 8%
  • Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution: 8%
  • Research: 8%
  • Typing: 8%

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