Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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analytical chemist
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse chemical substances
apply safety procedures in laboratory
identify purpose of analysis
apply scientific methods
mathematics
perform scientific research
execute analytical mathematical calculations
scientific research methodology
analytical chemistry
chemical processes
apply statistical analysis techniques
statistics
use chemical analysis equipment
chemistry
handle chemicals
perform laboratory tests
laboratory techniques
Optional & specialised skills
report test findings
archive scientific documentation
calibrate laboratory equipment
record test data
write scientific papers
pharmaceutical chemistry
develop scientific research protocols
test chemical samples
manage chemical testing procedures
prepare chemical samples
supervise laboratory operations
oversee quality control
label samples
write research proposals
collect samples for analysis
analyse experimental laboratory data
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.