Research Assistant

Allen Spolden; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with companycon

Job summary

Allen Spolden is seeking a Research Assistant to support laboratory, data collection, and program activities in a scientifically rigorous environment. You will maintain records, prepare samples, and assist with quality control and project coordination.

Responsibilities include handling samples, performing SOP-guided procedures, data entry, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure timely deliverables and compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related science.
• Relevant laboratory or quality control experience may be considered.
• Healthcare or technical training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, label, track, and maintain research samples and supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures according to established protocols and SOPs.
• Collect, enter, review, and maintain experimental data.
• Review records for accuracy and compliance with quality requirements.
• Support quality control activities, including documentation review and equipment logs.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and project documentation.
• Assist with chemistry, biological, or molecular lab activities on assigned projects.
• Coordinate research and program activities, including scheduling and updates.
• Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional teams.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Laboratory Science, Psychology, or a related scientific discipline preferred

Job description

Chicago Heights, United States | Posted on 09/12/2026

• Multiple locations East Coast and Midwest

Job Description

The Research Assistant supports scientific, laboratory, and research program activities through data collection, documentation, sample preparation, quality review, research coordination, and general laboratory support.

This position is designed for individuals with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, laboratory science, quality control, health sciences, or related scientific disciplines. The Research Assistant works alongside scientific, technical, and program teams to support research activities while maintaining accurate records and established quality standards.

Assist with day-to-day research, laboratory, and project activities under the direction of scientific or program staff

• Prepare, organize, label, track, and maintain research samples, materials, reagents, and laboratory supplies as applicable
• Perform routine laboratory procedures, testing, measurements, or sample preparation according to established protocols and standard operating procedures
• Collect, enter, review, and maintain experimental, laboratory, and research data
• Review records and results for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established quality requirements
• Support quality control activities, including documentation review, data verification, equipment logs, and identification of discrepancies
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, research records, databases, spreadsheets, and project documentation
• Assist with chemistry, biological, or molecular laboratory activities based on assigned projects and individual qualifications
• Support preparation of solutions, reagents, specimens, materials, and equipment for laboratory or research activities
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, storage, and tracking of laboratory materials and supplies
• Follow established laboratory safety, quality, and documentation procedures
• Assist with equipment preparation, routine maintenance documentation, calibration records, and laboratory organization
• Compile research information and assist with preparation of reports, summaries, presentations, and project documentation
• Coordinate research and program activities, including scheduling, documentation, tracking deliverables, and communicating project updates
• Identify data, documentation, or process discrepancies and escal... findings to appropriate team members
• Collaborate with researchers, laboratory personnel, quality teams, project staff, and other cross-functional departments
• Perform additional research, laboratory, quality, or program support activities based on project needs

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Laboratory Science, Psychology, or a related scientific discipline preferred
• Candidates with relevant laboratory, quality control, research, healthcare, or technical training may also be considered

Qualifications

Candidates may have previous experience or education related to:

• Quality Control or Quality Assurance
• Laboratory Assistant or Laboratory Technician
• Chemistry Laboratory Technician
• Biology or Biotechnology
• Research Assistant or Research Technician
• Healthcare or Life Sciences
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution