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
chemist
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
physics
use chemical analysis equipment
think analytically
translate formulae into processes
manage chemical testing procedures
laboratory techniques
apply safety procedures in laboratory
use a computer
develop chemical products
scientific research methodology
inorganic chemistry
document analysis results
use personal protection equipment
use chromatography software
test chemical samples
prepare chemical samples
apply scientific methods
write technical reports
analytical chemistry
apply liquid chromatography
run laboratory simulations
analyse chemical substances
calibrate laboratory equipment
Optional & specialised skills
toxicology
collect samples for analysis
nuclear energy
types of plastic
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
nuclear medicine
use IT tools
biological chemistry
CAE software
types of fuels
nuclear physics
develop new food products
organic chemistry
solid-state chemistry
follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
pharmaceutical chemistry
formulate cosmetic products
radiation effects on human body
pharmacology
conduct quality control analysis
analytical methods in biomedical sciences
archive scientific documentation
good manufacturing practices
communicate with external laboratories
write scientific papers
perform physico-chemical analysis to food materials
cosmetics industry
customer relationship management
provide technical expertise
assist scientific research
develop scientific theories
pharmaceutical drug development
polymer chemistry
dispose of hazardous waste
oversee quality control
develop scientific research protocols
Other matches: biochemistry technician · analytical chemist · cosmetic chemist · bacteriology technician · chemical application specialist
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.