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  • Edinburgh APA Laboratory introduces fast Legionella DNA water testing

    Edinburgh Scientific Services have extensive experience of delivering an effective and value added Legionella testing service to its customers. This has recently been extended with the introduction a new UKAS accredited DNA method. Testing can be done the same day in emergencies with a typical turnaround of 48 hours. This dramatically improves the response time from the current 10 day testing regime.

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What we do - Making it crystal clear

  • Putting things in Perspective

    The day to day work carried out by the members of the APA has a direct effect on our daily lives — from the food that we eat to the air we breathe, from checking the safety of children's toys to providing a frontline emergency response unit for chemical leaks.

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  • Case studies

    View some recent case studies of work carried out by members of the APA showcasing the diverse range of instances where our members get involved.

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Job Vacancies

  • Scientist - Glasgow City Council - Scientific Services with Glasgow City Council

    You will be required to calibrate a wide variety of instruments and artefacts in the following metrological fields; mass, volume, dimensional, temperature and force. You will also be required to undertake work within the analytical testing laboratory as and when required. There will also be an expectation to work within the analytical function of Glasgow Scientific Services.

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