NCIMB is a leading biotechnology and microbiology services company based in Aberdeen. We provide a wide range of microbiological services, including the supply, identification, characterisation, quantification and long-term storage of microorganisms. Our customers operate across the pharmaceutical, food and drink, biotechnology and energy sectors, and we are actively involved in innovative research and development projects. Position: Finance and HR Manager Reports to: CFO Responsible for: Finance Department (1 Staff) Location: On site at NCIMB laboratory in Dyce, Scotland We have a vacancy for a finance and HR Manager based at our Laboratories in …
NCIMB attending Scottish Fermentation Network event at Abertay University
NCIMB’s technology commercialisation manager, Dr Reuben Carr is heading to Dundee for the 15th Scottish Fermentation Network (SFN) event taking place at Abertay University, on Tuesday 25 August. The day includes an exciting line-up of expert speakers from both academia and industry, sharing insights into the latest developments in fermentation, biotechnology, and sustainability. Our collection of industrial, food and marine bacteria includes many fermentation-relevant strains and is a fantastic resource for industrial biotechnology. Our online catalogue allows you to search for strains of interest, and we offer licenses for academic …
Biological backups: How NCIMB can help protect your important microbial assets.
by Dr Samantha Law, Curator, NCIMB One of the reasons that I love being the curator of a microbial culture collection is the potential that exists within it. Microbial strains are at the heart of innovations with so many societal benefits – from foodstuffs to fuels, medicines and sustainable chemical production, we are really only just beginning to understand how microorganisms can benefit mankind. For companies and research groups working with microorganisms, years of research and development may have gone into strain selection and process optimisation, making microorganisms highly valuable, …
NCIMB at the European Congress on Biotechnology
NCIMB news, June 2026 NCIMB is heading to the European Congress on Biotechnology in Antwerp on the 28th July 2026. The conference programme brings together leading researchers, innovators and industry experts across four key thematic streams: Our Scientific Advisor Richard van Kranenburg will be presenting a poster, featuring two of NCIMB’s latest developments, to showcase how the potential from strains within the NCIMB culture collection can be unlocked to improve health. NCIMB’s extensive culture collection offers exciting potential for biotechnology applications and we offer a suite of services that support …
Celtic Renewables and NCIMB form new partnership to further advance biological processes
NCIMB news, 26 March 2026 Scottish bio-based chemical manufacturer Celtic Renewables is collaborating on a three-month project with Aberdeen-based microbiology company NCIMB. Celtic converts waste and by-products like potatoes and residues from whisky distillation into bio-based chemicals. NCIMB will work with Celtic Renewables on an initial 12-week project to assess candidate microbial performance using a range of feedstocks identified by the company, supporting the scale-up of their process. Currently, acetone and butanol are primarily derived from the petrochemical industry. Celtic Renewables aims to displace the use of fossil fuels by …
NCIMB attending the Microbiome Times Partnering Forum
NCIMB news March 2026 NCIMB is delighted to be attending the Microbiome Times Partnering Forum. The event, which is organised by the Microbiome Times Magazine will be held in Copenhagen March 18-19. We are looking forward to making new connections and highlighting the products and services we offer to support companies and researchers working in the microbiome arena in managing the microorganisms they work with. Our services include: At the event we will be seeking: To find out more visit our microbiome services web page or use the form on …