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
biomedical engineer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
biology
approve engineering design
mathematics
perform scientific research
genetics
engineering principles
develop test procedures
scientific research methodology
collect biological data
test procedures
execute analytical mathematical calculations
apply scientific methods
adjust engineering designs
medical devices materials
biomedical engineering
engineering processes
Optional & specialised skills
industrial design
develop pharmaceutical drugs
pharmaceutical chemistry
develop product design
biological chemistry
design prototypes
draft design specifications
perform laboratory tests
product data management
gather experimental data
assist in clinical trials
biotechnology
design scientific equipment
laboratory techniques
general medicine
design principles
Other matches: medical device engineer · medical device engineering technician · biomedical scientist advanced · specialist biomedical scientist · biomedical scientist
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.