*All applications will be processed by hiring partner Kleboe Jardine*
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R&D Scientist I
Are you looking to join an innovative, scaling Scottish CDMO at the forefront of diagnostic development?
FlexMedical Solutions helps customers bring ideas to life and create a healthier tomorrow by providing contract design, development and manufacturing services to medical device OEMs, with a particular focus on point-of-care in-vitro diagnostics (POC IVD) from their state-of-the-art facility in Livingston.
With continued investment in new capabilities and customer programmes, we are seeking an R&D Scientist I to join the tight knit development team and play an active role in delivering next-generation diagnostic technologies.
As a qualified scientist, you will bring hands‑on laboratory experience and a strong scientific foundation, with exposure to reagent formulation and assay development. You will be involved in both customer projects and internal R&D programmes, gaining broad experience across the full development lifecycle in a regulated environment.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their industry career in a high‑growth, highly collaborative CDMO environment. xwzovoh
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the R&D Director, you will:
- Build reagents and formulate solutions to defined specifications
- Execute experimental plans and generate high-quality technical reports
- Develop electrochemical or other assay methods for development programmes
- Support reagent deposition and sensor build processes
- Maintain laboratory chemicals and reagents in line with H&S and GLP requirements
- Provide scientific input into product and process development
About You
- Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline
- Practical laboratory experience (industry or strong academic research)
- Understanding of IVD detection methods or electrochemical techniques
- Familiar with GxP / regulated working practices
- Strong data handling, analysis and communication skills
This role will suit someone who enjoys hands‑on experimental work, learning quickly and contributing to multiple concurrent projects.
*All applications will be processed by hiring partner Kleboe Jardine*
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