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