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Ajai Saini

Whitehouse Station

Summary

Results-driven Laboratory Manager with 20+ years’ experience in forensic and clinical toxicology, regulatory compliance, and quality management in highly regulated environments. Proven expertise in CLIA, CAP, NY State, and ISO 15189 compliance, with a strong track record of driving process improvements, leading audits, and achieving operational excellence. Skilled at building high-performing teams, developing quality programs, and fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certifying Scientist & Extraction/GC-MS Technologist

Dynacare/Labsouth

QC Shift Supervisor

Whitfield Foods

Laboratory Manager & Responsible Person

Laboratory Corporation of America
01.2014 - Current
  • Lead technical operations for 125+ staff in clinical and forensic toxicology, processing 5,000 daily specimens and 3,800 daily confirmation tests.
  • Achieved first ISO 15189 certification for a Labcorp toxicology laboratory.
  • Directed internal quality initiatives, including conversion of 86% of confirmation testing to LC-MS/MS, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
  • Led audit readiness and resolution of regulatory findings, ensuring full compliance with CLIA, CAP, NY State, and ISO 15189 standards.
  • Launched expanded clinical tox and MAT panel testing, eliminating outsourcing costs and increasing local test capacity.
  • Championed continuous improvement projects, resulting in measurable operational and quality gains.

Laboratory Manager & Responsible Person

Laboratory Corporation of America
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw operations for 55+ staff in an NLCP category IV toxicology laboratory.
  • Increased laboratory volume by 10% and revenue by 13% through process improvements.
  • Maintained top divisional turn-around times and client satisfaction ratings.
  • Led transition from NLCP category III to IV without additional headcount through efficiency gains.

Alt-RP, Supervisor, Certifying Scientist

Laboratory Corporation of America
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Managed technical quality for an NLCP category V toxicology lab processing 12,000+ specimens/day.
  • Directed newly formed hair and oral fluid drug testing department, increasing profitability and scalability.
  • Reduced TAT >72 hours by 60%, earning a “no comment” NLCP inspection report.

Education

B.Sc. - Physical Science – Chemistry

Auburn University
Montgomery, AL

Graduate Studies - Chemistry (ABD)

Tuskegee University

Skills

  • Quality Management & Regulatory Compliance (CLIA, CAP, NY State, ISO 15189)
  • Internal & External Audit Leadership
  • Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Implementation
  • Nonconformance & Complaint Management
  • Proficiency Testing Oversight
  • Laboratory Operations & Workflow Optimization
  • Method Development & Validation
  • Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Chromatography, ELISA, UV-VIS
  • Staff Development & Training

Certification

  • NLCP Inspector – U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (2013 – Present)
  • Member, Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT)

Timeline

Laboratory Manager & Responsible Person

Laboratory Corporation of America
01.2014 - Current

Laboratory Manager & Responsible Person

Laboratory Corporation of America
01.2008 - 01.2014

Alt-RP, Supervisor, Certifying Scientist

Laboratory Corporation of America
01.2003 - 01.2007

Certifying Scientist & Extraction/GC-MS Technologist

Dynacare/Labsouth

QC Shift Supervisor

Whitfield Foods

Graduate Studies - Chemistry (ABD)

Tuskegee University

B.Sc. - Physical Science – Chemistry

Auburn University

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