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Redcap Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Mgr, Quality Evaluation

Itasca, IL · On-site

$102K - $107K/yr

Utilize the data platforms (e.g., REDCap and PowerBI) to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize QI data; lead participant onboarding and provide technical assistance; develop dashboards and reports ...

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Grad Student NoTB

Campus, IL

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Survey data extraction and processing from Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar platforms * Supporting IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation * Coordinating participant compensation and ...

Summarize REDCAP data and prepare regular recruitment reports 4. Communicate with study patients to schedule and send reminders for research appointments 5. Prepare and distribute marketing materials ...

Grad Student NoTB

Campus, IL

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Survey data extraction and processing from Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar platforms * Supporting IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation * Coordinating participant compensation and ...

Summarize REDCAP data and prepare regular recruitment reports 4. Communicate with study patients to schedule and send reminders for research appointments 5. Prepare and distribute marketing materials ...

Grad Student NoTB

Campus, IL

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Survey data extraction and processing from Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar platforms * Supporting IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation * Coordinating participant compensation and ...

Summarize REDCAP data and prepare regular recruitment reports 4. Communicate with study patients to schedule and send reminders for research appointments 5. Prepare and distribute marketing materials ...

REDCap, Press Ganey, eRehab, NDNQI. Enterprise Data Warehouse, Tableau * Assists with development of plans, materials, and documentation for training, maintenance and support for employee education ...

REDCap, Press Ganey, eRehab, NDNQI. Enterprise Data Warehouse, Tableau * Assists with development of plans, materials, and documentation for training, maintenance and support for employee education ...

REDCap, Press Ganey, eRehab, NDNQI. Enterprise Data Warehouse, Tableau * Assists with development of plans, materials, and documentation for training, maintenance and support for employee education ...

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How much do redcap jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for redcap in Illinois is $39.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.98 and $50.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main responsibilities of a Redcap during a typical shift?

As a Redcap, your primary responsibilities include assisting passengers with their luggage, ensuring safe and timely transfer of baggage to and from trains, and sometimes helping travelers with directions or boarding. You will collaborate closely with station staff, railroad personnel, and occasionally security to maintain smooth operations. The job often involves being outdoors, handling heavy or bulky items, and delivering high-quality customer service to travelers who may need extra assistance. Redcaps play a vital role in making the travel experience more comfortable and efficient for passengers.

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

To thrive as a Redcap (also known as a railroad porter or baggage handler), candidates should have physical stamina, basic customer service skills, and experience handling luggage or freight. Familiarity with hand trucks, carts, and sometimes computerized tracking systems is important, though formal certifications are rarely required. Excellent communication, a polite demeanor, and strong teamwork skills help Redcaps provide quality service to travelers and coordinate with other transport staff. These skills ensure efficient baggage handling, positive passenger experiences, and smooth railway or station operations.

What is a Redcap job?

A Redcap is an airport or train station baggage handler responsible for assisting passengers with their luggage. They load and unload baggage, transport it to designated areas, and ensure it reaches the correct destination. Redcaps often provide customer service, helping travelers navigate terminals and offering luggage-related assistance. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Some positions may also involve operating carts or other transport equipment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Redcap jobs in Illinois? The most popular types of Redcap jobs in Illinois are:
Infographic showing various Redcap job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,152 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

PostDoctoral Fellow - Public Health Focus

Meharry Medical College

Campus, IL

$47K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

The Postdoctoral Fellow will support work performed via a National Institute for Health P50 funded research award titled, "Community Team Lifestyle Immersion Program for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control". This position affords the candidate experience in conducting health behavior modification intervention and translational research under PI mentorship.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work directly with our MDHA community partners and assist clinicians to identify, recruit and consent eligible patients for the research study, schedule study visits at various time intervals, instrument the study survey in hard copy or REDCap, urine and blood specimen collection, processing and storage, educate participants, record keeping, and data management/analysis.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will understudy management and maintenance of IRB protocols, adhere to research standard operating procedures (SOP), be fully engaged with data collection, data entry, data management, data analysis, presentation of research in the form of scientific poster, and manuscript. The Postdoctoral Fellow will prepare monthly reports and present same at the TLIP monthly seminar and will be expected to develop a hypertension related pilot research project to be submitted for Career Development award such as a KO1.

Daily Operations

  • Complete all required research training in-person & Identify eligible study participants and consent them.
  • Complete the study questionnaire by interview onto hard copy surveys or REDCap, including physical body-fat distribution measurements (Weight, height, skin-fold thickness, waist & hip circumference).
  • Collect urine and blood samples from all participants, handle, process, label accurately, and store the Biosamples appropriately.
  • Train study participants in the following areas of blood pressure self-management, nutrition, and physical fitness by education presentation and practical demonstration.
  • Assist investigators to complete follow-up of participants at 1-month, 3-months, and 6-months post intervention, and complete their follow-up surveys, measurements, and biosample collection.
  • Complete research data entry into the study database, manage the database, and analyze research sata.
  • Develop and submit a scientific poster and a pilot grant proposal or an NIH Career Development Grant proposal.

Required Skills

  • Must have the ability to express self clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective rapport and effective working relations with participants and research team members.
  • Must have the ability to operate personal computer, other office equipment, and a variety of audio-visual equipment, and proficiency using Microsoft Work, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Should have proficiency in biosample collection and handling, including phlebotomy.
  • Must be familiar with entering and managing research study data via SPSS database or electronic database such as REDCap, with willingness to learn same within 2 weeks.
  • Must have basic physical fitness and nutrition recommendation knowledge, and the ability to demonstrate physical fitness and healthy plate activities.
  • Must express readiness to learn research skills required to successfully develop a scientific poster and a pilot project for the purpose of submitting a career development grant.

Required Education and Experience

  • Doctoral Degree in Public Health related specialty, Nutrition, Health Education, Health administration and Planning, social work, behavioral science from an accredited college or university with at least one-year related work experience required. Additional related Certification preferred.
  • Prior experience conducting human subjects research.
  • Prior experience in recruitment and retention of racial/ethnic minorities into research studies.
  • Evidence of a submitted thesis and/or publication in peer reviewed journal.