ST. LOUIS , MO (May 2010) - Shaun Loeffelman has joined Chemir Analytical Services as Senior Analytical Chemist. Shaun has extensive laboratory and chemical testing experience with GC and GC/MS instrumentation. He will work with Rachel Linck, Ph.D. in the Investigations Group, assisting with deformulation, contaminant identification, material identification and failure analysis projects.

Shaun recently completed his Master’s degree in Forensic Science at Nebraska Wesleyan University and he has worked for several years in crime lab settings.  “Shaun’s background in forensic chemistry is an excellent addition to our staff. Most of our projects are investigative and many involve legal issues. We welcome his analytical and forensic chemistry experience to Chemir,” says Dr. Linck.

About Chemir Analytical Services

Chemir Analytical Services solves challenging problems involving chemical analysis and material testing. Since 1959 this independent laboratory has solved thousands of issues involving deformulation (reverse engineering), contaminant and impurity identification, product failure analysis, analytical method development, patent, intellectual property, and other legal challenges for over 7000 clients. Many of Chemir’s clients are Fortune 500 companies. The scientific staff of 35, including 8 Ph.D. level chemists, uses state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and expert interpretations to assist such industries as polymers, plastics, medical devices, packaging, coatings, food and beverages, personal care products, consumer products, specialty chemicals, high-tech materials and more.