James Hutton Institute Scientific Services was established in 2015 and is the commercial subsidary of the James Hutton Institute.Primarily set up to market products, intellectual property and expertise, James Hutton Institute Scientific Services places particular emphasis on developing partnerships and forging strong relationships with customers. James Hutton Institute Scientific Services; acts as the gateway to a variety of skills unique within the UK biological, agricultural, and analytical research service, ranging from fundamental studies on genetics, molecular biology and physiology, through agronomy and pathology to glass house and field trials. Our Aberdeen base gives access to a range of analytical services valuable to many industries including extraction, manufacturing and food and drink.
- Contract research and development (basic and ‘near-market’)
- Plant Breeding of soft fruit, potatoes, cereals and brassicas
- Plant health/plant diagnostics
- Plant Biotechnology/molecular biology
- Biological control
- Environmental analysis
- Lipid analysis
- Scientific project management Contract negotiation
- Consultancy
- Provision of analytical services and diagnostics
- Field trials (cultivars, pests, diseases, agrochemicals)
- Identification, protection and management of intellectual property
- Licensing of intellectual property
- Soil and Water Science
- Ecological Sciences
- Environmental Impact Assessment
As a technology transfer company, James Hutton Institute Scientific Services is able to market the scientific expertise and resources of the James Hutton Institute, and to promote it as a scientific centre of excellence. James Hutton Institute Scientific Services is 'officially recognised' by the Chemicals Regularity Directorate and can offer laboratory, glasshouse and field trials.James Hutton Institute Scientific Services recognises the necessity of marketing science and technology in wealth creation. Additionally, we place the utmost importance on meeting the demands and expectations of customers and sponsors.Facilities & Equipment James Hutton Institute Scientific Services has access to state of the art molecular biology, analytical chemistry and genetics laboratories at the James Hutton Institute, as well as extensive glasshouse, controlled environment and field facilities from its sites in Dundee and Aberdeen.