Research And Development Scientist

Kleboe Jardine Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexMedical Solutions is expanding its technical capability and is seeking an R&D Scientist II to play a key role in the design, development and transfer of innovative IVD products into manufacturing. You will operate as a scientific lead on defined work packages, working directly with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

This role offers a technically focused environment within a scaling organisation, with opportunities to guide projects from concept through

Qualifications

• Experience in IVD development within a regulated environment.
• Ability to design and interpret experiments using DoE methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and design control processes.
• Background in electrochemical or equivalent detection systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build reagents and assay systems from first principles.
• Plan and execute DoE studies and technical investigations.
• Develop product and process documentation for manufacturing transfer.
• Lead experimental programmes and produce client-ready reports.
• Apply statistical analysis to drive data-based decisions.
• Provide scientific input into product, process and DFM activities.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams.

Skills

IVD development experience

DoE design of experiments

ISO 13485 / design control

Electrochemical detection

Client-facing communication

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

R&D Scientist II

Are you ready to take ownership of complex development programmes in a fast-growing diagnostics CDMO?

FlexMedical Solutions is expanding its technical capability and is seeking an R&D Scientist II to play a key role in the design, development and transfer of innovative IVD products into manufacturing.

In this role you will bring strong technical expertise, structured experimental design capability and experience working within design control, enabling you to contribute at a higher level across customer and internal programmes.

You will operate as a scientific lead on defined work packages, working directly with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the R&D Director, you will:

• Design and build reagents and assay systems from first principles
• Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DoE) and technical investigations
• Develop product and process documentation for manufacturing transfer
• Lead experimental programmes and produce client-ready technical reports
• Apply statistical analysis to drive data-based decision making
• Provide scientific input into product, process and DFM activities
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams

About You

• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline
• Demonstrable experience in IVD development within a regulated environment
• Strong background in electrochemical or equivalent detection systems
• Experience working to ISO 13485 / design control
• Confident designing experiments to resolve technical challenges
• Strong communication and client-facing capability

This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientist ready to step into a technically focused, project-driving role in a scaling organisation.