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
test samples for pollutants
gel permeation chromatography
gas chromatography
document analysis results
analytical chemistry
biological chemistry
high-performance liquid chromatography
advise on nitrate pollution
good manufacturing practices
perform scientific research
toxicology
approve engineering design
examine engineering principles
apply statistical analysis techniques
statistical process control
use chromatography software
advise on manufacturing problems
genetics
ensure compliance with safety legislation
develop biochemical manufacturing training materials
engineering processes
interpret 3D plans
manage chemical testing procedures
use technical drawing software
run laboratory simulations
apply liquid chromatography
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
interpret 2D plans
engineering principles
biology
adjust engineering designs
Optional & specialised skills
pharmaceutical industry
develop biocatalytic processes
design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
packaging engineering
evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process
fermentation processes of food
pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
food science
packaging processes
develop pharmaceutical drugs
develop food production processes
pharmaceutical drug development
food storage
pharmaceutical chemistry
processes of foods and beverages manufacturing
food materials
perform toxicological studies
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.