Research And Development Scientist

Company: Kleboe Jardine Ltd
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Location: Livingston
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Job Description

*All applications will be processed by hiring partner Kleboe Jardine*

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R&D Scientist II

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Key Responsibilities

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Reporting to the R&D Director, you will:

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

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  • Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline
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  • Demonstrable experience in IVD development within a regulated environment
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  • Strong background in electrochemical or equivalent detection systems
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  • Experience working to ISO 13485 / design control
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  • Confident designing experiments to resolve technical challenges
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  • Strong communication and client-facing capability
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientist ready to step into a technically focused, project-driving role in a scaling organisation.

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*All applications will be processed by hiring partner Kleboe Jardine*

Posted: August 22nd, 2026