About Us

Since 2003, quality and unparalleled customer service have made Scientific Analytical Institute (SAI) the preferred choice for environmental laboratory services. Nathan’s vision was to build a customer and employee-centric laboratory.  With Nathan’s direction and passion for excellent customer service and satisfaction, SAI has become that laboratory.  SAI is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 200664-0) for TEM and PLM.   Additionally, SAI is fully accredited by The American Industrial Hygiene Association’s Laboratory Accreditation Program, LLC (AIHA-LAP, LLC), meeting all requirements of the ISO 17025:2017 Standards. We offer a full spectrum of analyses through all three AIHA accrediting programs: EMLAP, ELLAP and IHLAP.

Ian’s 10+ years of executive-level experience in business development, marketing, sales team’s management, and channel development, is consistently driving sales growth for SAI.  Ian’s ability to put our clients in the position to succeed on each and every project is paramount and has provided great customer retention/growth and a worldwide presence for SAI.

Derek is responsible for the inherent technology at SAI.  His responsibilities include management of the network and security infrastructures, LIMS and other applications’ development, VOIP system and telephony, all computer hardware, software and peripherals, internet and intranet security.  Derek also provides senior level management to the Sample Coordination department.

MaryJane is responsible for the financial and accounting procedures in accordance with local, state and federal reporting requirements.  She administers payroll and office operations insuring proper maintenance and retention of related files.

Ired is responsible for the overall production of the laboratory, His 15 years of laboratory experience provides the well-rounded, hands-on methodology needed to ensure all of our laboratories are running at their optimum.  Ired also manages our Transmission Electron Microscopy and X-ray Detraction departments (TEM & XRD respectively)

Sharon’s broad range of experience in both the field and laboratory has been instrumental to the growth of SAI.  She has used this knowledge to train PLM and PCM analysts with not only the analytical skills they need, but also the “why”. Her knowledge of PLM and PCM has also been irreplaceable in maintaining both NVLAP (NVLAP lab code 200664-0) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s Laboratory Accreditation Program, LLC (AIHA-LAP,LLC) accreditations.  Sharon also continues to serve as PCM Manager.

Palmer manages SAI’s EMLAP accredited Microbiology laboratory assuring workflow, turn-around-times and Quality Control are in accordance with the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s Laboratory Accreditation Program, LLC (AIHA-LAP, LLC).

Matt manages the ELLAP and IHLAP accredited Chemistry laboratory assuring workflow, turn-around-times and Quality Control are in accordance with the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s Laboratory Accreditation Program, LLC (AIHA-LAP, LLC).

Brandon manages for the Software Development team at SAI.  His past contributions to the field of pattern recognition through the use of k-NN non-parametric classification and Convex Hull algorithms to interpret sign language, provide unique insight that help bridge the gap between human perception and machine interpretation.  Brandon’s insight and experience has led to several improvements to our ever changing LIMS.  He hopes to make the lives of SAI employees easier by resolving the technical frustrations commonly encountered in software systems.

Mamie manages the team of Sample Coordinators responsible for the intake and distribution of samples on a daily basis. Our Sample Coordination department is our first and most often, last point of contact to our customers. Mamie and her team provides customer follow-up to ensure all projects are accurately reported in a timely manner.

Bourke manages SAI’s Materials Science department. In addition, he is in charge of operations and engineering ensuring that our equipment and instruments are kept up-to-date and fully functional.

Laura lives and works in Charleston SC, where she enjoys helping her clients in the Carolinas and Georgia. She is fortunate to work with a number of the best and brightest environmental consultants and industrial hygienists in the industry. Working closely with our VP of Business Development, her pride and passion enables her to provide great customer service at all levels. It’s her goal to make SAI the premier source for quality laboratory analysis. Laura is available to answer questions for all things SAI!

Heather manages the Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) department; assuring workflow, turn-around-times and Quality Control are in accordance with the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 200664-0) for the analysis of bulk asbestos.  Heather is also a member of the Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) departments.

For the last 10 years at SAI, Russell has been assisting in the overall Lab production in one or multiple areas.  As assistant Laboratory Director he is responsible for Lab Supply, QA/QC for Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) & Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), the Pump Loan/Supply Program and Materials (Legal – Cosmetic/Product Testing) TEM/SEM/FTIR.  Russell is also the TEM Manager.