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
biomedical engineer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
execute analytical mathematical calculations
engineering processes
adjust engineering designs
apply scientific methods
medical devices materials
genetics
perform scientific research
biology
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
mathematics
biomedical engineering
engineering principles
test procedures
approve engineering design
collect biological data
develop test procedures
scientific research methodology
Optional & specialised skills
product data management
develop product design
assist in clinical trials
biotechnology
gather experimental data
design prototypes
biological chemistry
draft design specifications
design principles
perform laboratory tests
general medicine
design scientific equipment
develop pharmaceutical drugs
laboratory techniques
pharmaceutical chemistry
industrial design
Other matches: medical device engineer · medical device engineering technician · biomedical scientist advanced · specialist biomedical scientist · biomedical scientist
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.