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
biotechnical technician
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse scientific data
biology
maintain laboratory equipment
apply scientific methods
collect biological data
perform laboratory tests
laboratory techniques
gather experimental data
analyse experimental laboratory data
perform scientific research
run laboratory simulations
contact scientists
Optional & specialised skills
undertake research in medical genetics
analyse test data
pollution prevention
develop vaccines
use technology for forensics
animal species
medical studies
pests and diseases
medical laboratory technology
environmental engineering
chemical processes
research improvement of crop yields
work with chemicals
pest control in plants
advise on pest infestation prevention
crop production principles
advise on the causes of crop disorders
food science
medicines
agricultural production principles
measure pollution
medical devices
plant species
Other matches: veterinary technician · computer hardware engineering technician · metallurgical technician · bacteriology technician · roadside vehicle technician
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.