Jay Alappat, PhD

“Dr. Jay” is an analytical chemist with 20+ years of hands-on experience building, proving, and rolling out methods for food quality and safety. At Certified Group, he focuses on growing our chemistry capabilities across North America so clients get reliable results and a clear route to compliance.

He’s developed and validated methods for allergen, contaminant, and nutrition testing, and has put PCR and HPLC-MS to work where they add real value. Along the way, he’s helped expand lab capacity, improve workflows, and keep programs aligned with FDA, USDA, and international requirements.

What people notice most is how he builds teams and makes the science usable. Jay trains and equips chemists and analysts, translates data into decisions, and works closely with client-facing teams so projects move smoothly. He’s also a regular speaker at scientific meetings and regulatory forums, sharing practical lessons from the lab bench to help raise the bar across the industry.

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Expertise

Analytical Chemistry, Method Development, Method Verification, Quality Systems

• Fit-for-purpose analytical method development and validation (chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques).

• Food allergen, contaminant, and nutrition testing.

• Laboratory optimization, team training, and regulatory compliance.

• Data interpretation, quality control, and business impact analysis.

• Scientific leadership in international collaborations and industry partnerships.