Like all businesses, the analytical laboratories of James Hutton Limited have felt the brunt of the COVID crisis, but the commercial subsidiary of Scotland’s, James Hutton Institute, remains open for business offering a range of techniques for sediment and water, suitable for identifying extremely low level, trace quantities of contaminant, including emamectin benzoate in sediment. 

The business is optimistic about the role they will play in the world’s ‘green economic recovery’ from COVID. Speaking on behalf of James Hutton Limited, Business Development Manager, Rodger McGovern, said: “Our researchers, analysts and UKAS accredited analytical techniques play a crucial part in monitoring many aspects of the environment which will ensure that recovery from COVID is sustainable, mitigating any losses in biodiversity.  

From marine sediments to potable water, we are in the fantastic position of being able to harness the resources of the James Hutton Institute, including laboratories in Aberdeen and respected analysts, plus we have our own highly specialised lipid laboratory in Dundee specialising in fish oils and fats. The scientists that carry out analyses for James Hutton Limited are dedicated experts in their own techniques with many years of experience, which provides a more detailed understanding and interpretation of results than a high throughput laboratory.  A small, close knit team also means that techniques are often combined to find the most accurate results for clients and there are extensive material libraries and experiences to draw from.”