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
food biotechnologist
ESCO occupation · 39 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
biotechnology
food allergies
apply HACCP
food product ingredients
food and beverage industry
analyse samples of food and beverages
manage discarded products
food legislation
keep up with innovations in food manufacturing
quality assurance methodologies
manage food manufacturing laboratory
enzymatic processing
perform food risk analysis
operate microscope
monitor developments used for food industry
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
apply GMP
monitor processing conditions
improve chemical processes
fermentation processes of food
food science
food preservation
perform microbiological analysis in the food chain
food products composition
legislation about animal origin products
ingredient threats
detect microorganisms
food storage
pathogenic microorganisms in food
foodborne diseases
food safety principles
follow-up lab results
ensure public safety and security
prepare visual data
lead process optimisation
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
laboratory-based sciences
food toxicity
fermentation processes of beverages
Optional & specialised skills
carry out environmental audits
food materials
monitor the production line
analyse work-related written reports
develop standard operating procedures in the food chain
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
food safety standards
develop new food products
assess HACCP implementation in plants
keep up-to-date with regulations
assess food samples
adjust production schedule
apply scientific methods
carry out training in environmental matters
write work-related reports
statistics
risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages
apply preservation treatments
assess shelf life of food products
ensure quality of final product
participate in the development of new food products
collect briefing regarding products
follow laboratory manuals
be at ease in unsafe environments
check quality of products on the production line
apply food technology principles
perform quality audits
Other matches: bioengineer · microbiologist · biologist · biophysicist · food analyst
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.