Any chartered biologists/chemists out there?

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I have over 10 years experience in a life sciences related career now and I’m strongly considering applying to become a chartered biologist. (I have looped chemists in here as the chartered chemist and biologist schemes seems similar).

My main reason for wanting to do it is because I have always maintained a strong interest in biology and I’ve worked hard in my career so I would like some further acknowledgment of that (other than the money 😂). I think it does look nice on a CV too so that’s a bonus.

Has anyone on here done either? Are you happy with your decisions and did it bring you any benefits?

I think @Errolthedragon is or was a Chemist (apologies if that isn't the case) and may be able to help.

@Lightsabre thank you very much!

I was a chartered biologist for a few years. Put CBiol after my name. But in the end I didn’t think it brought me any benefits so let subscriptions slide. Might be more worthwhile in your field.

Chartered chemist, but did it many years ago when the process was simpler and I worked for a company that encouraged it. Not much tangible benefit to be honest, I still work in the field but not as a pure scientist and haven't job hunted for some years. But it encourages me to keep up my CPD and makes me feel proud of my profession, I also like having the letters so I keep it going. I think some industries/businesses might value it more than others.

I'm a biochemist who works in the pharmaceutical industry. I may be biased but the only colleague I know who did get chartered status is a bit of an arse and shit at his job. And as someone who is involved in interviewing it would make no difference whatsoever, a PhD is the thing that makes a difference (although with 10 years experience you don't need to go back to Uni to do that either).

Sorry, only just seen this - yes, I'm a PhD chemist, but in a field (scientific software) in which being chartered or not doesn't seem to be remotely relevant.

DH, OTOH, was an industrial R&D manager - he was chartered (eventually FRSC ) but tbh I don't know exactly what was entailed other than paying his dues to the RSC and some CPD stuff. He somehow got to be a chartered engineer as well (materials)

Sorry that's not at all helpful!