DERWENTSIDE Environmental Testing Services (DETS) has opened laboratory services at the BioCity Scotland hub in North Lanarkshire.

The company, which has its main base in Durham, analyses soil samples and other materials for a range of industries. The Scottish lab will act as a collection and drop-off point for both the firm's samples and customers.

Bill French has been hired as team leader with three further jobs expected to be created within the next 12 months.