SRC - Applying Leading-edge Science to Save and Improve Lives

About Us

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is Jamaica’s principal public sector agency, responsible for the fostering and coordination of scientific research and the promotion and application of its results. It was established as a statutory body by the passing of a bill by the Legislature, under the leadership of His Rt. Excellent Norman W. Manley (former Premier and now National Hero) in June 1960. Many of the Council’s projects support the growth and development of the agro-industrial sector in Jamaica through research, adaptation of available technologies, creation of new and appropriate technologies and the provision of training and technical assistance. The Scientific Research Council is the only institution with a mandate by law to “collect, collate and review information concerning scientific research schemes or programmes relevant to the development of the resources of Jamaica (and) to establish and maintain a scientific information centre for collection and dissemination of scientific and technical information”.

Scientific and technical information is increasingly driving productivity and economic growth in developed economies and is proving to be of greater significance in national development than other assets such as natural resources, cheap labour and finance. The popularization of Science and Technology (S&T) in various forms, especially among the youth, is, therefore, a focus area for the SRC, as it is driven by the philosophy that S&T is a means for improving the quality of life. The SRC is an agency of the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and attained ISO 9001:2008 certification. Its analytical laboratories are also 17025 accredited which speaks to SRC’s commitment to continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and quality service at international standards. SRC also offers a certification markthat denotes product quality and safety for placement on products developed by SRC, commercialized through technology transfer or on any product that meets the stipulated criteria.

Our Mission

The Mission of the SRC is to serve the productive sector, policy makers and the general public to enable sustainable growth & development in Jamaica by:

Our Vision

The Scientific Research Council, guided by quality management principles, is a centre of excellence that utilizes innovation, scientific and technical information and knowledge for transformation and sustainable development, positively impacting the quality of life of all Jamaicans.

Shared Value

Professionalism

Relevance

Accountability

Communication

Transparency

Integrity

Commitment

Efficiency

Staff Development

Culture Statement

The Scientific Research Council prides itself in fostering a culture that is grounded in our vision and mission, core values and quality policy.
We are committed to a mindset of continuous improvement designed to challenge our people and foster their professional development.
We are committed to the satisfaction of our customers by providing them with excellent service and being responsive, collaborative and results-driven.
We embrace integrity by communicating honestly and creating an open, transparent and trust-based environment.
We are accountable for the decisions we make.
We inspire creativity and innovation with passion and energy.
We respect and value the views of others, and care about the wellbeing of our people, our customers and our country.

The management system of the SRC has been certified to the ISO 9001 international standard since October 2007. We are currently certified to the new version of the standard, ISO 9001:2015. In addition, the competencies of our analytical and microbiological laboratories are accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 international standard.
Assessment and evaluation of our supply chain allow us to mitigate associated risks of non-conformance within that chain and to ensure timely delivery of supplies meeting specifications and reducing turnaround times.
We are focused on satisfying customers and improving our efficiencies.