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Competition ID: 4806
Internal Closing Date: September 11, 2026
External Closing Date: September 11, 2026
# of Openings: 1
- Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency:
Employee Group: Casual Employee
Days of Work (BCGEU):Hours of Work (BCGEU):Hours per Week (BCGEU):
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Dr. John Yang.
SUMMARY
The Senior Research Assistant will support a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study evaluating the effectiveness of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) intervention for urinary incontinence among older adults. The study involves participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, informed consent, clinical assessments, follow-up visits, and data collection to evaluate treatment outcomes.
The Senior Research Assistant will support study implementation by assisting with participant-related activities, conducting assessments, maintaining study documentation, ensuring confidentiality, and following approved research protocols ethical requirements, and study procedures throughout the clinical trial.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support participant recruitment and screening activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator, including identifying potential participants and assisting with eligibility assessment based on approved study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Assist with participant screening procedures under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, including collecting relevant information related to medical history, contraindications, allergies, and other safety considerations.
Support communication with potential participants regarding the study, including providing approved information about the study purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits, as directed by the Principal Investigator.
Support the informed consent process with eligible participants under the direction of the Principal Investigator, including reviewing approved consent forms, explaining study procedures, answering procedural questions, documenting consent, and ensuring participants have adequate time to consider participation before enrollment.
Complete participant enrollment procedures following informed consent, including assigning unique study identification codes and maintaining study tracking records.
Provide study-related instructions to enrolled participants under the approved protocol, including explaining intervention procedures, scheduled study visits, required assessments, and completion of study questionnaires.
Conduct baseline assessments, including collection of demographic information, relevant medical history, urinary incontinence symptom measures, and quality-of-life questionnaires according to the approved study protocol.
Coordinate scheduled study visits and conduct follow-up assessments, including reviewing participant diaries and medication logs, administering follow-up questionnaires, collecting outcome data, and documenting study-related information while maintaining the integrity of the double-blind study design.
Monitor and document participant-reported adverse events, side effects, or changes in health status, and promptly report safety concerns or participant issues to the Principal Investigator for assessment and follow-up.
Conduct end-of-study assessments and support study close-out procedures, including final data collection, completion of study documentation, and providing participants with information regarding access to study findings where applicable.
Maintain accurate study records, including secure handling of consent forms, participant data, and research documentation while ensuring compliance with approved research procedures, confidentiality requirements, and data management standards.
Assist with other study-related tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) required
Bachelor’s degree or higher required
Minimum 3 years of TCM clinical practice experience preferred
Experience working with older adult populations
Fluency in English and Mandarin
Familiarity with clinical research processes, informed consent, and research ethics
Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and electronic data entry
Ability to travel to participating senior residences or community locations
SALARY INFORMATION
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $70.00
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at
[email protected].
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
