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