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
bioengineer
ESCO occupation · 8 essential, 64 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
genetics
approve engineering design
engineering processes
perform scientific research
biological chemistry
engineering principles
adjust engineering designs
biology
Optional & specialised skills
pharmaceutical industry
fermentation processes of food
test procedures
food storage
food materials
collect biological data
apply scientific methods
manage chemical testing procedures
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
examine engineering principles
document analysis results
ensure compliance with safety legislation
assist in clinical trials
develop test procedures
develop product design
laboratory techniques
design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
biotechnology
gas chromatography
perform toxicological studies
design scientific equipment
use technical drawing software
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
food science
test samples for pollutants
product data management
interpret 2D plans
design prototypes
perform laboratory tests
advise on nitrate pollution
scientific research methodology
analytical chemistry
develop biochemical manufacturing training materials
toxicology
design principles
biomedical engineering
pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
processes of foods and beverages manufacturing
medical devices materials
develop pharmaceutical drugs
gather experimental data
execute analytical mathematical calculations
apply liquid chromatography
run laboratory simulations
develop food production processes
evolutionary biology
use chromatography software
pharmaceutical chemistry
gel permeation chromatography
apply statistical analysis techniques
pharmaceutical drug development
general medicine
high-performance liquid chromatography
develop biocatalytic processes
interpret 3D plans
mathematics
draft design specifications
packaging engineering
advise on manufacturing problems
industrial design
good manufacturing practices
packaging processes
statistical process control
evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process
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.