Clinical Research Assistant (KTP Associate)

Based at: Levitex Foams, Manchester

The role: 

An exciting opportunity has become available for a recent graduate to work full time on an 18-months Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop a clinically evidenced novel sleep posture support and treatment device, “Back Noodle”, for Lower back pain conditions, where the device development will scale a systematic framework of continuous product optimisation via a patient-centric design and testing toolkit.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Levitex Foam's premises in Manchester.

Company Information:

To find out more about Levitex Foams, go to https://levitex.co.uk/

Qualifications we require:

Hold, or be about to obtain, a degree (2.1) in physiotherapy or related clinical discipline or equivalent qualification.

A master's degree in clinical Exercise Physiology, Advanced Clinical Physiotheraphy or related fields is highly desirable.

Application requirements: 

• A strong understanding of clinical research capability and evidence-based practice to support commercialisation strategies
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology and skills in analysing test/survey data sets in clinical/healthcare setting
• Prior knowledge or experience in product development initiatives within healthcare/wellness industry
• Experience working in a clinical environment (including functional anatomy and physiology) with patients with musculoskeletal disorders
• Knowledge of the medical/wellness product industry
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytic and problem-solving skills with the capability to translate business needs into tangible outputs.

About KTP: 

For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs - collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.

Benefits:

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
• opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Chidozie Mbada, c.mbada@mmu.ac.uk or Dr Christopher McCarthy, chris.mccarthy@mmu.ac.uk.

Apply by clicking the Apply button and submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered. 

Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. 

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.