Research And Development Scientist

Flex Medical Solutions Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex Medical Solutions Ltd in the UK is expanding its R&D capability and seeks an R&D Scientist II to lead design, development and transfer of innovative IVD products into manufacturing. You will operate as a scientific lead on defined work packages, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires a degree in a relevant science, experience in regulated IVD development, and a strong background in electrochemical detection systems.

Qualifications

• IVD development experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with electrochemical detection systems.
• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and design controls.
• Strong experimental design skills to resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and build reagents and assay systems from first principles
• Plan and execute DoE and technical investigations
• Develop product and process documentation for manufacturing transfer
• Lead experimental programmes and deliver 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 teams

Skills

IVD development

Design of Experiments

ISO 13485

Design control

Analytical reporting

Client-facing

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.