Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
analytical chemist
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply safety procedures in laboratory
perform scientific research
identify purpose of analysis
handle chemicals
apply scientific methods
analytical chemistry
analyse chemical substances
use chemical analysis equipment
perform laboratory tests
mathematics
execute analytical mathematical calculations
apply statistical analysis techniques
statistics
laboratory techniques
chemistry
chemical processes
scientific research methodology
Optional & specialised skills
record test data
collect samples for analysis
prepare chemical samples
label samples
write research proposals
calibrate laboratory equipment
oversee quality control
manage chemical testing procedures
pharmaceutical chemistry
analyse experimental laboratory data
develop scientific research protocols
supervise laboratory operations
archive scientific documentation
write scientific papers
report test findings
test chemical samples
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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.