At FlexMedical Solutions (FMS), we help our customers bring their ideas to life and create a healthier tomorrow, by providing contract design, development, and manufacturing services to medical device OEMs.

In our role as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), we focus on the disposable component of diagnostic tests and have significant expertise with point of care (POC) in vitro diagnostics (IVD).  We provide full assay development services and have impressive in-house manufacturing capabilities, ranging from screen printing and laser ablation of electrodes for biosensors to final device assembly, including the formulation and deposition of chemistries.

Our modern facilities are based in Livingston, central Scotland, less than 20 minutes from Edinburgh and 40 minutes from Glasgow.  With a healthy mixture of UK and international clients, we are a forward-looking organisation with an exciting future.

Role Description

As an experienced and confident Technical Buyer, you will bring technical and administrative expertise to the company.  Having demonstrated significant purchase and supply skills within a complex and technical environment, you will understand what it takes to meet business demands at all stages of a product lifecycle, ideally having been exposed to procurement in support of both R&D projects and commercial product supply.  The Senior Technical Buyer is responsible for delivering the planning and procurement of all materials that facilitate the organisation’s R&D and manufacturing activities.

FMS provides services to multiple clients, as such you will be competent in managing numerous complex activities simultaneously.  You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the business and play a key role in assisting with the development of our Supply Chain function to improve processes and systems.

Working for a scaling organisation will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and demonstrate your skills, helping to enhance the company’s performance.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Procurement

• Implementation of business beneficial supply agreements with key suppliers
• Liaise with third parties (customers, vendors, and shipping companies) to ensure controlled and timely shipment of finished product.
• Technical procurement sourcing, negotiation, and purchase of raw materials, reagents, consumables, lab equipment, and production supplies in alignment with material specification, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, and resolve issues related to pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and the requirements of quality/regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, GMP).
• Adhere to FMS work instructions and business processes, for example, ensure approved supplier list is used for material orders, and suppliers adhere to relevant quality obligations and no change agreements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and supplier qualification records.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs) to define procurement requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering and R&D teams to understand technical needs and identify suitable sourcing strategies.
• Support supplier selection for technically complex or novel components e.g. diagnostics, consumables, and assemblies.
• Drive cost reduction via supplier negotiation, landed costing reviews, and price break realisations.

Production & Materials Planning

• Develop and maintain production and material requirement plans based on dynamic forecasts, sales orders, and inventory targets.
• Compliant and timely processing of customer purchase orders into FMS sales orders.
• Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure timely availability of materials for ongoing projects and production schedules.
• Provide timely status updates to key stakeholders and communicate challenges and issues, particularly where risk or impact to production schedules or customer orders is posed, offering mitigation steps and alternative solutions.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and implement replenishment strategies to prevent shortages or excess.
• Support cycle counting and reconciliation processes to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Implement ERP/MRP systems to provide accurate demand planning, purchase orders, and work orders to enable both development and standard product delivery.
• Ensure continuity of supply through dual sourcing of key materials and cost avoidance techniques.
• Collaborate with warehouse colleagues to optimise storage and material flow.
• From time to time and as required, provide cover for warehouse operations, such as packing activity, receiving deliveries, physical unloading and lifting activities (where appropriate lifting aids should be used)

Other

• Always work to the requirements of our Quality Management System (eQMS).
• Be SME for the company’s ERP system, supporting system development initiatives.
• Track and report on periodic key Supply Chain metrics (KPIs).
• The role may develop in future to include line management responsibilities for an individual or small team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Qualified to minimum HND level in a relevant technical subject within science or engineering (consideration will be given to candidates that show significant relevant experience in lieu of academic qualification)
• Demonstratable experience performing a similar role within a regulated industry
• Proven experience of effective and successful negotiation with suppliers, to include volume breaks cost down, MoQs, and payment terms
• Demonstrable experience of successful planning and procurement activities that support the successful, on time delivery of multiple products and projects simultaneously
• Experience of working to ISO13485 standards or similar
• A good appreciation of GmP
• Competent using finance/ERP system e.g. MS Dynamics Business Central
• Experience of working in a high mix / low volume setting synonymous with R&D and CDMO environments
• Able to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings
• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, coupled by good time management
• Highly competent in the use of MS Excel
• Strong understanding of supply and demand principles, and inventory control techniques
• Experience of working closely with finance teams to resolve payment issues and disputes and ensure suppliers are set up correctly
• Adept communicator, effective at communicating with all levels and across all business areas
• You must be physically able/fit to perform manual duties as required (may include some heavy lifting with appropriate aids/equipment).

Desirable

• A degree qualification within a relevant science or engineering related subject
• Experience of working in a scientific/engineering laboratory within a medical device (diagnostics) or pharma environment
• Direct client experience i.e. communication with and meeting exposure
• Experience working in a CDMO
• International shipping experience
• An understanding of current incoterms and related shipping regulations
• Knowledgeable of handling requirements around hazardous materials
• Green Belt qualification in six sigma / process excellence
• Experience of developing new processes and procedures, and then successfully implementing these
• Line management experience

Environment & Culture

FlexMedical Solutions is an evolving, scaling organisation operating in a highly regulated industry. The company is enjoying growth through success and is working on several leading-edge projects with extremely exciting customers.

It is a changing environment that requires you to be very flexible and willing to learn and grow with the company. It is essential that you communicate with your colleagues and contribute to the company’s success.  As a provider of sub-contract services, working for FlexMedical Solutions will bring variety and excitement.  Initiative will be rewarded, and personal development is a given.

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At FlexMedical Solutions, we help our customers bring their ideas to life and create a healthier tomorrow, by providing contract design, development, and manufacturing services to medical device OEMs.

We focus on the disposable component of the medical device and have significant expertise with point of care (POC) in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests. Our in-house capabilities range from screen printing and laser ablation of electrodes for biosensors to final device assembly, including the formulation and deposition of chemistries.

Our modern facility is based in Livingston, central Scotland, less than 20 minutes from Edinburgh airport and 40 minutes from Glasgow. Further growth means that we are now developing our capabilities in product development. With a mixture of UK and international clients, we are a forward-looking organisation with an exciting future.

Role Description

As an experienced engineer, you will bring hands-on technical expertise to the company, helping us deliver on our goals and objectives.  Working for a vibrant, growing organisation will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and implement your ideas.

With a strong interest in how products work chemically, mechanically, and electrically you will be confident in creating new manufacturing processes for your newly designed products.  Your time will be spent working on some of our customer specific contracts (developing and manufacturing diagnostic products on their behalf) with activities extending from early concept to full scheduled development and manufacture, all under ISO13485 jurisdiction.

You will be adept at successfully managing several client projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for: –

• Working with Senior Engineers to develop solutions to complex challenges
• Designing and executing technical feasibility experiments
• Supporting senior engineers to generate technical specifications and associated documents
• Providing detailed, technically thorough reports and presentation
• Authoring, overseeing and executing protocols
• Communicating effectively with sub-contractors, suppliers and clients
• Developing product and process technical documents to successfully introduce new products into manufacturing, including validation protocols and reports
• Ensuring that quality and regulatory procedures are always adhered to

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience required

Essential

• You will hold a degree in a technical / engineering subject. Although consideration will be given where significant industry experience is demonstrated in lieu of academic qualification.
• Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar industry
• Competent in the use of modern manufacturing equipment (e.g. lasers, robotics, liquid dispensing) and metrology equipment (e.g. CMM, contact angle)
• Competent in the use of 2D/3D/CAD software such as Draftsight & Solidworks
• Able to perform statistical analysis on data using tools such as Minitab
• Understand current manufacturing methods including rapid prototyping

Desirable

• A working knowledge of biosensor design and development
• Understand Design for Manufacture (DFM) methodology
• Experience in product and process validation
• Experience in laser processing, screen printing or surface modification techniques
• A Green or Black Belt qualification in six sigma / process
• People management experience
• Experience of working to ISO13485 and 21 CFR Part 820

Environment & Culture

FlexMedical Solutions is a young, vibrant organisation operating in a highly regulated industry.  It is a changing environment that requires you to be very flexible and willing to learn and grow with the company.  It is essential that you communicate with your team and contribute to the company’s success.  As a provider of sub-contract services, working for FlexMedical Solutions will bring a great deal of variety and excitement.  Initiative will be rewarded and personal development is guaranteed.

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Company Overview

At FlexMedical Solutions, we help our customers bring their ideas to life and create a healthier tomorrow, by providing contract design, development, and manufacturing services to medical device OEMs.

We focus on the disposable component of diagnostic devices and have significant expertise with point of care (POC) in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests. Our in-house capabilities range from screen printing and laser ablation of electrodes for biosensors to final device assembly, including the formulation and deposition of chemistries.

Our modern facility is based in Livingston, central Scotland, less than 20 minutes from Edinburgh airport and 40 minutes from Glasgow. Further growth means that we are expanding our premises, capabilities, and systems. With a mixture of UK and international clients, we are a forward-looking organisation with an exciting future.

Role Description

As a qualified scientist you will bring hands-on, technical expertise to the company.

Having gained experience in the laboratory, you will understand in-vitro diagnostics and may have some specific experience in electrochemical and other common assay detection methods. With an interest in how products work chemically, mechanically, and electrically it is probable that your work experience goes beyond the lab.

As a contract business, we work on multiple projects simultaneously. This brings a lot of variety and requires people who are both willing and able to develop new products and processes in unison with our design control process. Your time will be spent working on some of our customer specific contracts (developing and manufacturing diagnostic products on their behalf) and working on internal development programmes.

Working for a scale-up organisation will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and implement your ideas.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Technical Lead/CSO, you will: –

• Design and build reagents / formulate customer solutions to their requirements.
• Develop and execute electrochemical methods for external customer requirements, and internal development programmes.
• Develop reagent deposition methods and sensor build processes, to ensure rapid, consistent, and precise sensor production for development programmes.
• Work with clients to devise and execute experimental designs (DoE’s) and create summary reports for discussion.
• Author, oversee and execute protocols and write reports.
• Develop product and process technical documents to successfully introduce new products and processes into manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively with sub-contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Provide scientific input into product and process designs ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction.
• Produce characterisation reports for customer products and development reports for projects, aligned with FMS design Quality Management System.
• Stay informed of latest developments and trends in your field e.g. current trends and methods in IVD development through routine review of current scientific literature.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience required

Essential

• As a minimum, you will hold a degree level qualification in a relevant scientific subject.
• You will have demonstrable, relevant experience gained in a regulated environment. However, consideration will be given where relevant academic experience can be demonstrated in lieu of industry experience.
• Competent using routine and complex laboratory equipment.
• Experienced in designing and building reagents and formulations from first principles.
• Significant experience in electrochemical methods or other test measurement systems.
• Experience of designing experimentation to resolve technical uncertainty through scientific rigor and root cause analysis.
• Experience in IVD product development and familiar with Design Control concept.
• Able to perform statistical analysis on data to drive decision making.
• Understand Good Manufacturing and Good Laboratory Practices (GxP).
• Experience of working to ISO13485 and / or 21 CFR Part 820, and familiar with product and process validation.

Desirable

• A Green/Black Belt qualification in Six Sigma / process excellence is highly advantageous.
• Competent in the use of modern manufacturing equipment (e.g. lasers, dispensing, lamination assembly).
• Understand Design for Manufacture (DFM) methodology.
• Experienced using statistical tools such as Minitab and understand Design of Experiments methodology.
• Experienced in reagent chemistry as applied in IVD products.
• Experienced in surface chemistry: modification and analysis.
• Experience in microfluidic devices.
• People management experience would be advantageous.

Environment & Culture

FlexMedical Solutions is a young and evolving start up organisation, now scaling, and operating in a highly regulated industry. The company is enjoying growth through success and is working on a number of leading edge projects with exciting customers.

It is a changing environment that requires you to be very flexible and willing to learn and grow with the company. It is essential that you communicate with your team and contribute to the company’s success. As a provider of sub-contract services, working for FlexMedical Solutions will bring a lot of variety and excitement; initiative will be rewarded, and personal development is a given.

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At FlexMedical Solutions (FMS), we help our customers bring their ideas to life and create a healthier tomorrow, by providing contract design, development, and manufacturing services to medical device OEMs. Our main focus is on Point of Care (POC) in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests.

In our role as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), we focus on the disposable component of diagnostic tests and have significant expertise with point of care (POC) in vitro diagnostics (IVD). We provide full assay development services and have impressive inhouse engineering and manufacturing capabilities, allowing us to fabricate biosensors and assemble finished test cartridges; indeed, this extends to the formulation and deposition of
chemistries.

Our modern facilities are conveniently located in Livingston, central Scotland, less than 20 minutes from Edinburgh and 40 minutes from Glasgow. With a healthy mixture of UK and international clients, we are a forward-looking organisation with an exciting future.

Role Description

As a recently qualified scientist you will bring technical expertise to the company. With undergraduate experience in the laboratory, you may already have some understanding of invitro diagnostics and may have some specific knowledge in electrochemical and other common assay detection methods.

You will have an interest in how products work chemically, mechanically, and electrically. As such, you will spend time in other areas, namely operations and engineering, developing your knowledge of our processes and business.

As a contract business, we work on multiple projects simultaneously; this brings a lot of variety and requires people who are both willing and able to develop new products and processes in unison with our design control process. Your time will be spent working on some of our customer specific contracts, developing and manufacturing diagnostic products on their behalf, and working on internal development programmes. Working for a scaling organisation will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and implement your ideas.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the R&D Senior Scientist or R&D Technical Lead, you will: –

• Build reagents / formulate customer solutions to their requirements
• Execute electrochemical methods for external customer requirements, and internal development programmes
• Perform tasks on FMS dispensing systems to accurately deposit solutions and perform subsequent gravimetric analysis
• Manage all on-site chemicals / reagents with regards to inventory, H&S, storage, and containment
• Execute protocols and summarise the outcome in formal reports
• Execute and report lab experiments in support of external client projects and internal development programmes
• Document project work in a compliant manner and in line with the FMS quality management system
• Provide scientific input into product and process designs ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction
• Initiate non-conformance reports as and when required
• Support routine product manufacturing where required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• A degree in a relevant scientific subject
• Competent using routine laboratory equipment
• Some experience in building reagents and formulations from first principles (buffers)
• Able to summarise and perform basic statistical analysis on data
• Able to record data and report outcomes in a compliant manner

Desirable

• Work experience in a regulated environment (such as IVD)
• A keen interest in IVD products and their development
• A keen interest in electrochemical methods and other IVD detection systems such as fluorescence. chemiluminescence, optical lateral flow devices
• Knowledge of protein conjugation and purification
• Organic chemistry understanding
• Understand Good Manufacturing and Good Laboratory Practices (GxP)
• Understand Design for Manufacture (DFM) methodology
• Understand Design of Experiments methods
• Experience of using statistical tools such as Minitab

Environment & Culture

FlexMedical Solutions is a young, evolving and scaling organisation operating in a highly regulated industry. The company is enjoying growth through success and is working on a number of leading edge projects with some very exciting customers.

It is a changing environment that requires you to be very flexible and willing to learn and grow with the company. It is essential that you communicate with your team and contribute to the company’s success. As a provider of sub-contract services, working for FlexMedical Solutions will bring a great deal of variety and excitement. Initiative will be rewarded, and personal development is a given.

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International Women and Girls in Science Day – 11 February

As we celebrate this day in our calendar, we reflect on the experience of some of our female colleagues and why they were drawn to careers in science. Here’s what they had to say:

Eirini

I got into science because I love puzzles; the satisfaction when an idea clicks in my mind and then actually works in the lab! Since 2019, I’ve been designing assays and translating complex biochemical experiments into practical lab applications. I’m now an R&D Scientist at FMS, where I help turn diagnostic ideas into real-world products. It’s rewarding seeing my work become part of outputs that could directly impact patient testing and outcomes.

Mala

I’m a R&D Scientist at FlexMedical Solutions (FMS), with over 15 years’ experience in IVD development. I was drawn to science by curiosity and a care for others. Starting as a Product Support Investigator, I learned the importance of understanding real-world needs. Moving into R&D allowed me to turn ideas into products; seeing them reach patients is incredibly rewarding. At FMS, I’ve really valued the collaborative, cross-functional culture that supports growth and innovation. Being a scientist lets me ask questions and discover new things, and I want other girls to see that possibility for themselves.

Victoria

I am Quality Engineering Analyst at FMS with a background in forensic and analytical chemistry. I was drawn to science by curiosity and the opportunity to use problem-solving skills to make a real difference. At FMS, I’ve been able to grow my experience across R&D, Production, and Quality while contributing to the development of medical devices.

Kerry

I am a Senior R&D Scientist and Project Manager at FMS. I have spent four years working across a range of innovative projects. I’ve always loved science because it’s exciting, creative, and full of possibilities. My time at FMS has given me that chance to grow and lead meaningful work, whilst being part of a supportive team.

Sarah

Driven by curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, my journey in science took me from Animal Science into Bioengineering, where I completed a Master’s degree and PhD exploring stem cells as a novel approach to brain cancer treatment. Alongside my research, I set up a society to support women in engineering, while solo travel helped build resilience, independence, and a sense of adventure. I now work at FMS developing biosensors, applying my skills as a scientist within a meaningful, collaborative biotechnology environment.

Left to Right: Eirini, Mala, Victoria, Kerry, and Sarah

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Partnering with Heriot-Watt University to host Engineering Students’ Visit

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting MSc Biomedical Engineering students from Heriot-Watt University for an immersive visit designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world medical device development. Welcoming the next generation of biomedical engineers into our facility is always a highlight for our team.

As a CDMO medical device company, we live at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and manufacturability. Our goal for the day was to give students an authentic look at how ideas evolve into safe, effective, and scalable medical products. The visit began with a guided tour of our facility, where students saw first-hand how cross-functional teams collaborate across design, quality, and manufacturing. From cleanroom environments to assembly and testing areas, the group gained insight into the level of control and rigour required in our industry.

A key part of the visit was a presentation on Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles and methodologies. We explored how early design decisions influence cost, quality, and time to market, and how structured DfM approaches help de-risk development. Real project examples illustrated the value of considering materials, tolerances, automation, and supply chain realities from day one.

What stood out most was the students’ curiosity and engagement. Their questions on sustainability, regulatory pathways, and emerging technologies showed a strong awareness of where the industry is heading. Programmes that combine specialised knowledge, strong industry connections, and opportunities for personal and professional growth are exactly what our sector needs and it is encouraging to see these elements in action.

We’re proud to support the development of future engineers and to share practical insights from the frontline of medical device development. A big thank you to the Heriot-Watt team for collaborating with us, and to everyone who helped organise such an energetic and thoughtful visit. We look forward to seeing where these talented students make their mark in biotech engineering.

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Artificial Skin & Innovation at FlexMedical Solutions

Artificial Skin: How Groundbreaking Research Inspires Innovative Solutions

The biochemistry landscape moves fast, and at FlexMedical Solutions we make a point of keeping pace with new developments that could shape the future of wearable diagnostics. One area that recently caught our eye was a fascinating advance from researchers at Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth, who created a self-healing hydrogel with properties similar to human skin.

Traditionally, hydrogels have offered either high stiffness or self-healing capability — achieving both at once has been a challenge. This new material successfully combines the two, overcoming long-standing limitations and opening the door to exciting applications including drug delivery, wound healing, soft robotics, next-generation sensors and artificial skin systems.

Inspired by this work, our own product development team explored ways to create a skin-like material to support internal testing for our wearable biosensor programme. As our device for continuous lactate monitoring in sweat approached its final development stages, we needed a reliable way to evaluate the performance of the fluidics within the patch — and to do so consistently and efficiently.

To achieve this, we designed and built a custom test jig capable of replicating a sweat-like effect underneath the wearable patch. This allows rapid, controlled testing of different fluidic designs.

The jig uses a perforated silicone sheet, created using a fine-gauge needle to mimic sweat pores. Once assembled with a dispersion plate and an inlet on the reverse side, the silicone can be gently pressurised with fluid. As pressure builds, droplets emerge through the perforations — much like perspiration through human skin. By connecting the jig to a programmable syringe pump, we can finely tune the flow rate to replicate the sweat levels expected during exercise.

This innovative setup enables us to iterate quickly, gather meaningful data and push our wearable lactate biosensor towards robust, real-world performance. It’s another example of how cross-disciplinary research continues to inspire practical solutions in medical device development.

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The Importance of Values

At Flexmedical Solutions, we believe values aren’t just a set of words — they’re the foundation of how we operate, make decisions, and treat people.

In a fast-moving business environment, it’s easy to focus on growth, performance, and results. But sustainable success comes from something deeper — a shared understanding of why we do what we do and how we go about it.

Strong values give clarity when things get challenging. They provide a compass for decisions, guide behaviour, and create consistency across teams. Values also shape culture — they influence how people feel at work, how customers experience us, and how we build trust with partners.

For Flexmedical, our values are at the heart of everything. They reflect who we are, how we work together, and what our customers can expect from us.

Closing

Over the coming weeks, we’ll share the story behind our values, how they were developed, what they stand for, and the difference they’re making — both inside and outside the company.

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Wearable sensor for continuous Lactate measurement – Step 4

Step 4 – Engineering a Stable Sensor Surface.

Developing a continuous lactate-measuring biosensor for a wearable device involves several biochemical and engineering challenges. A key requirement is stabilising the functionalised electrode surface so it can be successfully integrated into the wearable module.

To operate reliably on-body, the sensor surface must be dried in a stable state and protected by a selectively permeable membrane. This membrane plays a vital role:

• Protects the biochemical surface from contaminants in the sample
• Prevents user exposure to the surface chemistries
• Acts as an “analyte super-highway”, enabling efficient lactate diffusion to the electrode
• Allows soluble by-products of the biochemical reaction to diffuse away

We have now transferred the full functionalization process onto a bespoke electrode array designed for lactate measurement and additional functionality, including fill detection and a second working electrode for supplementary analytes such as pH.

Membrane Development and Early Testing

After multiple design iterations, we’ve established an insoluble, aqueous-permeable membrane that preserves biochemical activity and allows the sensor to be dried. This makes integration into the wearable fluidic module possible, ensuring controlled sweat delivery to the electrode and reliable waste removal.

Initial dry-state testing has delivered encouraging results. The example dataset demonstrates sensor behaviour over five repeated cycles at three lactate concentrations (0, 10 and 50 mM). Between each cycle, the sample is washed away and replaced with fresh solution.

As anticipated, the membrane reduces current output compared to wet operation without a membrane. This is due to slower analyte diffusion and a reduction in effective electrode surface area. Although currents are lower, they remain usable. The main engineering focus at this stage is maintaining precision, which naturally becomes more sensitive as currents fall. At the levels observed, precision remains fully acceptable.

Understanding Linearity and Calibration

We’ve also observed reduced linearity at higher lactate concentrations. This behaviour typically indicates that one element in the biochemical pathway is limiting the reaction rate. While raw current responses do not need to be perfectly linear, any non-linearity will translate into increased imprecision at high concentrations once the calibration algorithm is applied.
These findings are normal during biosensor optimisation and help shape our next steps: improving linearity while ensuring precision stays comfortably within commercial requirements.

What’s Next?

In our next update, we expect to demonstrate the complete system working together:

• On-body sweat collection
• In-situ biochemical detection and current generation
• Bluetooth communication to the mobile app
• Conversion to calibrated lactate concentration
• Continuous tracking over time

This is another strong step toward delivering high-performance continuous biosensing technology in a wearable format.

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FlexMedical Solutions partners with Lepzi on Gates Foundation–funded Preeclampsia Diagnostic Project

FlexMedical Solutions is proud to announce its role as a key partner in the delivery of a Gates Foundation grant awarded to Lepzi to advance next-generation diagnostics for preeclampsia.

As part of this initiative, FlexMedical is collaborating closely with Lepzi on the development of a class-leading PLGF assay, a critical component of an innovative dual-biomarker (PLGF + sFlt-1) point-of-care test designed to aid in the diagnosis of pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia.

The project aims to deliver accurate, affordable, and accessible testing solutions, particularly for use in low- and middle-income countries, where reliable diagnostics can have the greatest impact on maternal and neonatal health.

This collaboration highlights FlexMedical’s expertise in assay development and point-of-care technology and reinforces the company’s commitment to creating a healthier tomorrow, through innovative diagnostic solutions.

You can read the Lepzi press release here:

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