Hire Life Sciences Talent Across Illinois
Illinois is a hub for life sciences with numerous cities hosting renowned institutions, research centers, and biotech companies. Our dedicated recruitment agency finds the best candidates in Illinois and across the USA. We offer recruitment services in Illinois with the choice of local specialized candidates or remote candidates who are open to relocation.
3,000+
TEAMS BUILT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
1,000,000+
CANDIDATES READY FOR WORK AND OPEN TO RELOCATION
50+
YEARS OF RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE
Build your Illinois Workforce
Pharmaceutical and medical technology leaders across Illinois rely on talent that understands large-scale manufacturing and clinical development. We support hiring needs at every stage of the lifecycle, including production, quality control, maintenance, and engineering. Whether you need professionals familiar with FDA cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, or specialists in regulatory affairs and plant management, we help you build a workforce committed to compliance and scale across the state.
The Talent You Need in Life Sciences in
Illinois
Our recruitment and executive search team exclusively services the Life Sciences Industries. This helps us build a network of qualified candidates before you begin working with our team. We know what it takes to find the perfect fit for your recruitment needs.
Top Life Sciences Jobs Across Illinois
Illinois serves as the Midwest's life sciences anchor, hosting major pharmaceutical and medical device headquarters that require experienced regulatory and compliance experts. Here are some of the top jobs in the area:
Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Engineer, Production Manager, Process Engineer, Quality Control (QC) Professional, Quality Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Operations Manager, Sales & Account Management, Regulatory Affairs Professional
Top Life Sciences Hiring Locations in Illinois
Across Illinois, these cities represent key life sciences hubs. Our recruiting team supports hiring needs in each location, connecting you with local talent for R&D, quality, regulatory, clinical, engineering, manufacturing, and sales.
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL, has growing life sciences activity with access to major healthcare systems and regional biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device firms, supported by the broader Chicago-area life sciences ecosystem, focusing on pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution, medical devices, diagnostics, contract manufacturing, and healthcare supply chain operations.
Naperville
Naperville, also part of the Chicago metropolitan area, has a burgeoning life sciences community, with a focus on healthcare technology, medical research, and biotechnology. The city’s strong economy, skilled workforce, and quality of life make it an attractive location for life sciences companies and professionals.
Rockford
Rockford has a growing life sciences sector, with a focus on medical devices, healthcare technology, and pharmaceuticals. The city is home to the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford and numerous healthcare providers, contributing to the region’s healthcare services and medical research efforts.
Champaign-Urbana
Champaign-Urbana is home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), one of the top research universities in the country. UIUC’s College of Medicine and Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology contribute to the region’s prominence in biotechnology, genomics, and medical research.
Downers Grove
Downers Grove, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, has a growing life sciences sector, with a focus on pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and healthcare services. The city’s proximity to Chicago’s research institutions and its skilled workforce make it an attractive location for life sciences companies.
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and a major center for life sciences in the Midwest. The city is home to world-renowned research institutions, including the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Chicago’s life sciences ecosystem encompasses biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical research, and healthcare technology.
Evanston
Evanston is located just north of Chicago and is home to Northwestern University, a leading research institution with a strong focus on life sciences. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center contribute to Evanston’s prominence in medical research and biotechnology.
Why Top Companies Partner with
TQR in
Illinois
Speed to Hire - Access pre-screened packaging candidates quickly.
Specialized Knowledge - Recruiters who understand pharma and device manufacturing, compliance requirements and industry standards
Custom Fit - We align with your hiring process and culture.
Retention-Driven - Our placements are made for long-term success.
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The TQR Difference
Our Relationships Make Us Who We Are
We connect you with top candidates you won’t find on job boards.
Active and Passive talent, happy where they are, but ready to take our call about your opportunity.
With deep industry expertise and relationships built over years, we know how to sell your role and deliver talent others can’t reach.
Other Specialized Recruiting Divisions in Illinois
Our recruitment and executive search team in Illinois exclusively services the Life Sciences, Plastics, Packaging, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing industries. This helps us build a network of qualified candidates before you begin working with our team. We know what it takes to find the perfect fit for your recruitment needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does TQR understand Illinois’s specific regulatory environment?
Yes. We recruit exclusively for Life Sciences, so our team is fluent in the standards that impact Illinois facilities, including FDA, ISO 13485, and cGMP. We vet candidates for their ability to operate in regulated environments.
Which Life Sciences sectors do you serve in Illinois?
We support the entire ecosystem. Our network in Illinois covers Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Medical Device production, Diagnostics, and Nutraceuticals. We source talent for Operations, Quality, and Validation.
Why choose TQR for your Illinois hiring needs?
Because we protect your liability. Hiring the wrong person in a regulated industry is a compliance risk. Our 97% success rate proves that we deliver candidates who protect your product integrity.