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
sensory scientist
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
prepare raw materials
statistical analysis system software
molecular biology
analytical chemistry
statistics
research fragrances
perform sensory evaluation
toxicology
microbiology-bacteriology
chemistry
combination of flavours
olfaction
allergology
food flavourings
advise on fragrances
market research
quantitative sensory testing
Optional & specialised skills
troubleshoot cosmetics formula issues
create fragrances formulae
allergies
food science
check quality of raw materials
perfume raw materials
document analysis results
analyse consumer buying trends
report analysis results
develop new food products
food allergies
food legislation
use a computer
analyse samples of food and beverages
assess food samples
advise food industry
participate in the development of new food products
test fragrances against customer satisfaction
Other matches: computer scientist · bioinformatics scientist · anthropologist · agricultural scientist · biomedical scientist advanced
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.