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How much do weekend science jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend science in Chicago, IL is $56,852.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,800.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend Science position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Weekend Science role, candidates typically need a strong background in biological, chemical, or physical sciences, often supported by a relevant degree or laboratory experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data analysis software, and common safety protocols is essential. Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills are important soft skills for this position. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and accurate completion of experiments and collaboration within the team during weekend shifts.

What are the typical responsibilities and work schedules for someone in a Weekend Science position?

Weekend Science professionals are often responsible for conducting experiments, recording data, and maintaining laboratory equipment during weekend shifts. Schedules usually involve working part-time on Saturdays and Sundays, often as part of a rotating team to ensure research continuity. You may collaborate closely with weekday staff through detailed handover notes, so clear communication and documentation are important. This setup allows for extended research hours, supporting projects that require ongoing monitoring or time-sensitive work, and can be ideal for students or those seeking flexible employment in the sciences.

What is a Weekend Science?

A Weekend Science job typically involves scientific research, laboratory work, or technical support that takes place on weekends. These roles are common in industries like healthcare, research institutions, and environmental monitoring, where experiments or operations continue beyond standard work hours. Responsibilities may include conducting experiments, analyzing data, maintaining equipment, or assisting with ongoing projects. Weekend Science jobs can be ideal for students, part-time workers, or professionals looking to supplement their income while contributing to scientific advancements.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Science job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,852 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Oncology Medical Science Liaison/Sr Medical Science Liaison - Chicago North

AstraZeneca

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

The MSL/Sr. MSL serves as the local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest, thoracic cancer, and builds a local medical strategy to improve patient care and outcomes in their territory. The MSL/Senior MSL is an established field-based professional with extensive scientific, clinical and therapeutic area expertise responsible for providing medical and scientific support for AstraZeneca's oncology marketed products, new indications for current products, and compounds in development.
Typical Accountabilities
  • Establishes oneself as a trusted scientific advisor, peer and expert by both internal collaborators and external HCPs (e.g. functions as an expert in response to scientific questions)

  • Synthesizes HCP insights from multiple HCP segments within a region and communicates with internal collaborators

  • Serves as point of reference for the integration of science into proposed business strategies, training, and resources

  • Synthesizes and integrates research, and summarizes findings, in a compelling narrative for various HCP segments

  • Builds strong collaboration with key collaborators across Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Development

  • Drives guideline sharing within and outside the organization, and helps apply them to work processes within Field Medical Affairs

  • Serves as a lead for clinical trials, research activities, and special projects

  • Coaches others team members to develop strong working relationships in different external business settings (e.g. academia, hospitals, managed markets, private practices)

  • Supports team members' creative and innovative ideas while recognizing others' contribution to team/project success

  • Provides input on MSL training content, assists with MSL onboarding, and serves as a 'buddy' to new MSL hires

  • Lead MSLs in their responsibilities for congress scientific coverage and data synthesis support

Essential:
  • Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA, NP or BSN with extensive clinical experience) in a relevant health science or clinical discipline
  • 2 years MSL experience or related therapeutic experience

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate scientific data to internal and external customers

  • Ability to work independently and in groups

  • Ability to navigate within a matrixial environment

  • Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent project management ability

  • Ability to travel (40-60% by car and plane domestic)

Desireable:
  • clinical discipline

  • MSL experience

  • Oncology experience

  • Demonstrated expertise in delivering customer-related outcomes in targeted field/territory

  • Demonstrated ability to impact Medical Affairs and MSL strategies on a regional level

THIS TERRITORY INCLUDES Chicago North, Northern Ilinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey!
Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. Apply today.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Date Posted
04-Aug-2026
Closing Date
17-Aug-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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