Biology Jobs in Illinois
Biology jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Rockford, and the Champaign-Urbana research corridor, where employers like Abbott Laboratories, Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois system maintain large and active biology teams. Demand is strongest in molecular biology, environmental science, and biomedical research, with openings at every level from research assistant to senior scientist. Illinois ranks among the most active markets in the Midwest for life sciences hiring. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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TUTOR - SCIENCE CENTER (GENERAL BIOLOGY) - PART-TIME
TRUMAN COLLEGE
Truman College’s Science Center is seeking a part-time Tutor for General Biology. The Science Center at Truman is a study space designed to help students thrive academically in biology, chemistry, physics and other sciences. Tutors assist tutees in developing and improving their competency in course work; and help students integrate and apply effective study skills, note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management and organizational skills to their specific courses. Tutors work with students in various programs across the colleges, providing individual and small group tutoring in science. Tutors also work inside the classroom as embedded tutors.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide academic assistance and tutoring to students on an individual.
- Tutor students to help them gain a deeper comprehension of course materials and a better understanding of work assignments to improve their academic success.
- Craft effective tutoring plans to address tutee’s weaknesses and strengths; motivates students and provides them with confidence to feel successful.
- Provide students with learning strategies including ways to improve study skills and retention, how to organize work, effective use of time, and how to build better study habits.
- Make and create instructional materials and/or workshops.
- Plan workshops for students and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Biology or related field.
- Ability to tutor General Biology required, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology highly preferred
Saturday and early evening availability highly preferred
- Completion of tutoring certification preferred.
- Experience in teaching, tutoring, or delivering academic support to students at the post-secondary instructional level is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a large, urban community college environment with a diverse cultural and ethnic student body is highly desirable.
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $17.48- $24.59 per hour
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
This position is represented by the Local 1600 professional union.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
TUTOR - SCIENCE CENTER (GENERAL BIOLOGY) - PART-TIME
TRUMAN COLLEGE
Truman College’s Science Center is seeking a part-time Tutor for General Biology. The Science Center at Truman is a study space designed to help students thrive academically in biology, chemistry, physics and other sciences. Tutors assist tutees in developing and improving their competency in course work; and help students integrate and apply effective study skills, note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management and organizational skills to their specific courses. Tutors work with students in various programs across the colleges, providing individual and small group tutoring in science. Tutors also work inside the classroom as embedded tutors.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide academic assistance and tutoring to students on an individual.
- Tutor students to help them gain a deeper comprehension of course materials and a better understanding of work assignments to improve their academic success.
- Craft effective tutoring plans to address tutee’s weaknesses and strengths; motivates students and provides them with confidence to feel successful.
- Provide students with learning strategies including ways to improve study skills and retention, how to organize work, effective use of time, and how to build better study habits.
- Make and create instructional materials and/or workshops.
- Plan workshops for students and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Biology or related field.
- Ability to tutor General Biology required, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology highly preferred
Saturday and early evening availability highly preferred
- Completion of tutoring certification preferred.
- Experience in teaching, tutoring, or delivering academic support to students at the post-secondary instructional level is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a large, urban community college environment with a diverse cultural and ethnic student body is highly desirable.
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $17.48- $24.59 per hour
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
This position is represented by the Local 1600 professional union.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in biology jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or a closely related life sciences field
- Laboratory skills including PCR, cell culture, microscopy, or data analysis techniques
- Familiarity with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency protocols for environmental biology roles
- Experience with regulated research environments such as GMP, GLP, or biosafety level compliance
- Proficiency in scientific writing, data documentation, and laboratory information management systems
- Advanced degree preferred for research scientist, principal investigator, or project lead positions
Biology Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a biology in Illinois?
Most biology roles in Illinois require at minimum a bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related science. Illinois does not issue a general state license for biologists, but specific applied fields have distinct requirements: environmental scientists may need credentials recognized by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and clinical laboratory scientists must hold certification through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Research and industry roles typically weigh education, laboratory training, and relevant internships most heavily.
Which companies hire biologys in Illinois?
Illinois biology roles are posted by Oakton College, University of Illinois, and City Colleges of Chicago and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of pharmaceutical, agricultural biotech, and federal research institutions means hiring is spread across both private industry and public sector employers.
Which Illinois cities have the most biology jobs?
Chicago, Des Plaines, and Illinois lead Illinois for biology job openings. Chicago dominates due to its large hospital networks, pharmaceutical headquarters, and biotech firms, while Champaign-Urbana draws openings tied to University of Illinois research programs, and Rockford contributes through its manufacturing and healthcare sector employers.
Are there remote biology jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Most biology work requires hands-on laboratory or fieldwork that cannot be done remotely. About 20% of biology openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, scientific writing, or data-heavy research analysis rather than bench science.
How can I get hired as a biology in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research assistant or laboratory technician role, which large Illinois employers like the University of Illinois hospital system, Northwestern Medicine, and Abbott Laboratories post regularly for candidates with a bachelor's degree and coursework-based lab skills. Illinois public universities also run co-op and summer research programs that convert into full-time offers. Earning an Illinois-recognized clinical lab certification or completing a graduate internship through the Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Foundation gives candidates a practical edge.
Where can I find and apply to biology jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to biology jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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