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
chemical engineer
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 85 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
forecast organisational risks
analytical chemistry
approve engineering design
engineering principles
adjust engineering designs
engineering processes
apply health and safety standards
chemistry
test chemical samples
perform scientific research
assess environmental impact
perform chemical experiments
work with chemicals
Optional & specialised skills
think analytically
manage chemical testing procedures
design prototypes
types of packaging materials
create solutions to problems
use chemical analysis equipment
ensure compliance with safety legislation
contribute to registration of pharmaceutical products
evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process
integrate new products in manufacturing
human physiology
develop chemical products
packaging engineering
examine engineering principles
test materials
conduct public presentations
pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
industrial software
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
pharmaceutical drug development
design principles
supply chain management
test production input materials
pharmaceutical technology
electrical instrumentation engineering
analyse production processes for improvement
manage pharmaceutical production facilities construction
basic chemicals
good manufacturing practices
pollution legislation
improve chemical processes
mechanics
perform laboratory tests
optical engineering
pharmaceutical legislation
biological chemistry
manufacturing processes
semiconductors
monitor plant production
biology
use technical drawing software
use CAD software
textile materials
electrical engineering
draft design specifications
electricity
design optical systems
nanotechnology
drug administration regulations
apply validation engineering
analyse test data
develop material testing procedures
advise on pollution prevention
write batch record documentation
write technical reports
pharmaceutical chemistry
define quality standards
microbiology-bacteriology
materials science
chemical preservation
composite materials
thermoplastic materials
quality assurance methodologies
physics
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
use a computer
laboratory techniques
establish collaborative relations
quality standards
material mechanics
develop pharmaceutical drugs
computer engineering
toxicology
record test data
intellectual property law
pharmacovigilance legislation
provide technical expertise
mechanical engineering
software architecture models
design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
types of metal
pharmaceutical industry
pharmacology
types of plastic
advise on waste management procedures
Other matches: liquid fuel engineer · chemist · biochemical engineer · chemical engineering technician · chemical production manager
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.