Science person
Science person would be a term that the science community would be willing to accept before being called ‘sciencers’. Usually, people who are in the scientific field like funny names as it lightens up the serious nature of their work. If you were looking at atoms and particles all day, some humor wouldn’t hurt.
But their friend was right, it wasn’t their finest moment and they at least got the name right in the end. There you go, an example of someone correcting their own mistake and coming out on top in the end. Second chances are available to those who put in the effort.