Emily Pacer is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of Environmental Health Sciences. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Health Sciences from the University at Albany, which she is expected to complete in 2024. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Health Sciences from the same university in 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Mercyhurst University, which she obtained in 2019. Throughout her academic journey, Emily has excelled in her studies and has been recognized for her achievements. In high school, she graduated from the Academy of Life Sciences program at West Seneca East Senior High School in 2015. During her time at Mercyhurst University, she was a Teaching Assistant and a Tutor, helping her fellow students with their studies. She also served as the Honors Program Office Assistant and was actively involved in various extracurricular activities such as the Biology Club and the Chemistry Club. In terms of professional experience, Emily has worked as an Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist at Honeywell, a Research Scientist 1 at Health Research, Inc., and a Research Project Assistant at The Research Foundation for SUNY. She has also held leadership roles as the GSA Vice President and GSA Lead Senator at the UAlbany Graduate Student Association. In addition, she has gained experience in admissions and student affairs as a Graduate Assistant at the University at Albany, SUNY. Outside of her career, Emily has also worked in customer service as a Sales Associate at Build-A-Bear Workshop and Delta Sonic. This has helped her develop strong communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential in any professional setting. With her strong educational background and diverse work experience, Emily Pacer is well-equipped to make a valuable contribution in the field of Environmental Health Sciences. She is passionate about using her knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the environment and the health of individuals and communities.

Emily Pacer

Environmental Health Sciences PhD

About

Education

University at Albany

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Environmental Health Sciences / December, 2024

University at Albany

Master of Science - MS, Environmental Health Sciences / January, 2021

Mercyhurst University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, Minor in Chemistry / January, 2019

West Seneca East Senior High School

High School Diploma, Academy of Life Sciences / January, 2015

Experience

Honeywell

Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist / June, 2025 — Present

Health Research, Inc.

Research Scientist 1 / January, 2025 — May, 2025

The Research Foundation for SUNY

Research Project Assistant / May, 2020 — December, 2024

At the Wadsworth Center Laboratories in Albany, NY, I focused on research specific to M.S and Ph.D. degrees. I have experience in the development of clinical biomonitoring methods, method validation, and instrument maintenance, publishing results, and presenting findings at national conferences. Projects related to Dissertation Research: • Development and validation of a novel method for the determination of methylmercury (MeHg) and inorganic mercury (iHg) species in whole blood based using LC-VG-ICP-MS/MS. The desired method will be designed to serve as biomonitoring method. • Using the validated method, analyze 10% of archived blood samples collected during the first (n = 180) and second (n = 120) local health and nutrition examination surveys in NYC for MeHg and iHg, to assess method robustness and explore differences of Hg species for the selected samples over a 10-year period as a pilot study. • Investigate blood Hg speciation in two individual human case studies where a.) exposure to iHg from skin lightening cream was suspected and b.) exposure to MeHg from excessive fish consumption was suspected. • Extend the application of Hg speciation by LC-VG-ICP-MS/MS to skin lightening creams, using XRF as a pre-analysis screening technique. • Manage Agilent ICP-MS/MS and 1260 Infinity LC instruments: troubleshoot instrumental issues, ensure maintenance is completed, serve as the point of contact for use • Publish results and present findings at conferences Projects related to Thesis Research: • Developed an improved method for blood lead determination using GF-AAS that is clinically fit for purpose for new blood lead reference value set by the CDC • Compared two different GF-AAS instruments to ICP-MS results • Manage Perkin Elmer GF-AAS instruments (AAnalyst 600 and PinAAcle 900Z): troubleshoot instrumental issues, ensure maintenance is completed, serve as the point of contact for use • Published results and presented findings at conferences

UAlbany Graduate Student Association

GSA Vice President / May, 2022 — May, 2023

I served as the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Vice President at the University at Albany and sat on the Board of Directors. The GSA is a student-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit governing body that provides resources for UAlbany graduate students and workers. We advocate on their behalf at the University, SUNY Student Assembly, and community. In the role of Vice President, I supervised ~25 graduate student clubs on campus, and assisted with event planning and purchase requests. I also hired and managed 3 office managers to maintain and update the GSA Website.

GSA Lead Senator / November, 2020 — May, 2022

I served as the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Lead Senator at the University at Albany. In this role I sat on the University Senate, a representative and advisory body for SUNY Albany. I attended meetings, advocated for graduate students, and acted as a liaison for this body and the Graduate Student Association. I also hired and managed about 20 individuals serving as Senate Council and Committee Representatives to collaborate on efforts.

University at Albany, SUNY

GA for Admissions and Student Affairs / August, 2019 — August, 2020

In this role, I answered emails and phone calls from prospective students, sent out a weekly Listserv newsletter, assigned and organized applications from prospective students, organized Accepted Students Day, orientations, and open house events for the School of Public Health.

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Sales Associate / May, 2016 — August, 2019

Mercyhurst University

Teaching Assistant / January, 2016 — May, 2019

TA for Chemical Principles Lab TA for Organic Chemistry I and II Lab Student Research Experience: • Sample analysis for the determination of limonene extracted from orange peels by GC-MS • Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from water samples collected from Lake Erie by GC-MS • Creation of FTIR library for assorted food plastic containers

Honors Program Office Assistant / August, 2015 — May, 2019

Tutor / August, 2016 — December, 2018

Tutored: Cell&Molecular Biology, General Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2

Delta Sonic

Sales Associate / November, 2013 — August, 2015

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