Affiliates of the Royal Society of Chemistry can demonstrate their passion for chemistry and they connect with the RSC worldwide community. The award of Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) is a measure of excellence for technicians, those in technical support roles, and assistant scientists. RSciTech recognises the skills and knowledge required to join a global community of professional scientists. As skilled problem solvers, Registered Science Technicians use the most appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods to achieve solutions. They work with minimal supervision and play a pivotal role in supporting high quality science, teaching and research in a variety of settings, including laboratories, hospitals, universities and schools. RSciTech provides professional validation of highly developed technical competence, and demonstrates a commitment to maintaining high professional standards, together with elevated credibility and confidence. RSciTech awardees have shown they have developed skills in 5 competency areas: • Application of knowledge and understanding • Personal responsibility • Interpersonal skills • Professional practice • Professional standards The Royal Society of Chemistry is the UK's professional body for chemical scientists, maintains standards of competence and professional practice and provides support and representation for its members bringing together chemical scientists from all over the world.