Scientific services job activities

Analyst George Whiteford explains how to determine the meat, water, fat and protein content of a sample. These results show if the sample meets necessary standards.

Analytical chemist Matt Dobin demonstrates how to test if a toy gun meets the required safety standards. This includes the completion of a variety of mathematical calculations.

Find out how to test sliced meat for bacteria. Microbiology apprentice Rhobbie Wilkie from Glasgow Scientific Services explains the process.

Public analyst Jane White of Glasgow Scientific Service explains the steps she follows to examine a foreign body found in a sandwich.

Find out about the emergency response unit for Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, a department that deals with chemical and hazardous material incidents.

Find out how to analyse a sample of water for herbicides. Analyst Tim Platt at Glasgow Scientific Services explains the process.

Receptionist Elaine Walters explains how samples are booked in at Glasgow Scientific Service.

Duncan Scott and Nicky Hall of Glasgow Scientific Services demonstrate how to analyse the fat content of a meat sample.

Duncan Scott and Nicky Hall of Glasgow Scientific Services demonstrate how to analyse the protein content of a meat sample.

Duncan Scott and Nicky Hall of Glasgow Scientific Services demonstrate how to analyse the water content of a meat sample.

Pupils Liam Tierney and Louise Conway from Springburn Academy in Glasgow talk about their work experience at Glasgow Scientific Services.