Are biosafety credentials beneficial?

Abstract

This research examines credentialing for the biosafety profession. There are many anecdotes regarding the importance of becoming a Registered Biosafety Professional or a Certified Biological Safety Professional. However, there are few data to support the rationale to expend the time and effort to obtain these credentials. This research examines several criteria to determine if there are incentives for individuals in the biosafety profession to obtain either credential. The significance of a person's sex, as it relates to salary and biosafety credentials, is also assessed in this research.