R&D Senior Scientist
Do you want to play a leading role in shaping the technical direction of cutting-edge diagnostic programmes?
FlexMedical Solutions is seeking an R&D Senior Scientist to provide technical leadership across multiple complex IVD development projects, working at the interface of science, engineering and manufacturing.
As a highly experienced scientist, you will take responsibility for major project workstreams, client relationships and the translation of novel assay concepts into robust, manufacturable products.
This is a senior, high-impact role within a scaling CDMO, offering the opportunity to mentor others, influence technical strategy and drive innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the R&D Director and CSO, you will:
- Lead significant technical work packages across major development programmes
- Design and optimise biochemical reagents for multiple assay formats
- Translate wet chemistry into scalable dry chemistry biosensor systems
- Rapidly root-cause and resolve complex technical challenges
- Oversee experimental planning, execution and reporting
- Transfer products and processes into routine manufacturing
- Mentor and supervise scientists
- Act as a technical role model within the laboratory
About You
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific discipline
- Significant experience in commercial IVD product development
- Deep expertise in electrochemical and other advanced detection methods
- Strong background in protein / surface chemistry and biosensor development
- Proven ability to plan and deliver complex technical programmes
- Experience working to ISO 13485, design control and validation frameworks
This role is ideal for someone who wants to combine hands-on science, technical leadership and real influence in a growing, innovation-led organisation.
