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
material testing technician
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply safety procedures in laboratory
use testing equipment
report test findings
perform laboratory tests
wear appropriate protective gear
record test data
maintain test equipment
quality standards
health, safety and hygiene legislation
operate scientific measuring equipment
Optional & specialised skills
build business relationships
liaise with engineers
biology
physics
analyse stress resistance of materials
materials science
develop material testing procedures
conduct soil sample tests
provide technical expertise
chemistry
collect samples for analysis
label samples
analyse test data
assist scientific research
conduct field work
use non-destructive testing equipment
Other matches: textile quality technician · asphalt laboratory technician · fire safety tester · metal product quality control inspector · botanical 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.