Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
biochemical engineer
ESCO occupation · 31 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
manage chemical testing procedures
engineering processes
examine engineering principles
advise on manufacturing problems
adjust engineering designs
biological chemistry
run laboratory simulations
apply liquid chromatography
analytical chemistry
perform scientific research
use technical drawing software
document analysis results
interpret 3D plans
biology
toxicology
apply statistical analysis techniques
interpret 2D plans
use chromatography software
high-performance liquid chromatography
gel permeation chromatography
engineering principles
advise on nitrate pollution
gas chromatography
statistical process control
test samples for pollutants
ensure compliance with safety legislation
good manufacturing practices
approve engineering design
genetics
develop biochemical manufacturing training materials
Optional & specialised skills
perform toxicological studies
fermentation processes of food
develop pharmaceutical drugs
design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
pharmaceutical chemistry
evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process
food materials
pharmaceutical drug development
food science
packaging processes
develop food production processes
pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
pharmaceutical industry
processes of foods and beverages manufacturing
packaging engineering
develop biocatalytic processes
food storage
Other matches: instrumentation engineer · electromagnetic engineer · transport engineer · calculation engineer · research engineer
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.