Kleboe Jardine Ltd

About the Company

Established in Edinburgh in 2010, Kleboe Jardine is a niche mid-market recruiter focusing on the life sciences, technology and manufacturing sectors. Working with businesses in every stage of development from start-up to multi-national plc and on technically challenging assignments to board room appointments, our industry specialist approach brings unique insight to developing an appropriate blueprint that solves specific staff and leadership problems.

Our offering is simple, we find candidates with the skills to deliver in their role, whose personality and values enhance your culture. Managers who are highly effective and attract the best, technical experts who give your business a competitive edge and generally, people who make your business an employer of choice.

We don't just solve the problem of accessing relevant candidates, we solve the business problems that drive the hire; designing a bespoke program and managing the process from initial scoping meeting to candidate start date and beyond.

We've developed key tools, capabilities and networks to get you to great people in a way that our competitors can't. We don't just want relationships with clients because we're agreeable, we want relationships with clients based on our unflinching determination to deliver and our track record of doing so.

For more information, please take a look at our website: http://kleboejardine.com

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Company Name

Kleboe Jardine Ltd

Job Title

Research And Development Scientist

Job Description

**Job Title:** Research & Development Scientist **Role Summary:** Design, optimise, and validate diagnostic assays for a consumer‑focused IVD platform, bridging laboratory science with product development. **Expectations:** Deliver robust, ISO 13485‑compliant assay workflows, contribute to risk assessment and validation, and collaborate across engineering, quality, and product teams to translate concept into verified products. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, execute, and analytically interpret experiments for assay development. - Iterate assay chemistry and protocols to maximise sensitivity, specificity, and robustness. - Implement and validate laboratory procedures in compliance with ISO 13485 and regulatory standards. - Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of experimental protocols, data, and conclusions. - Participate in risk assessments and contribute to validation documentation. - Draft technical reports and data packages for internal stakeholders and regulatory submissions. - Monitor scientific literature and emerging technologies relevant to assay development. - Improve laboratory workflows, processes, and documentation continuously. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in laboratory techniques such as ELISA, Western blotting, and immunoassays. - Strong experimental design, data handling, and statistical analysis skills. - Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities. - Meticulous attention to detail and documentation excellence. - Ability to follow complex procedures while suggesting constructive improvements. - Clear written and verbal communication; effective collaboration in multidisciplinary teams. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field plus 2+ years industry experience **or** Master’s degree **or** Ph.D. - Familiarity with ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements for medical devices (preferred).

Bellshill, United kingdom

On site

Junior

17-11-2025