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
bioengineer
ESCO occupation · 8 essential, 64 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
approve engineering design
genetics
perform scientific research
biology
adjust engineering designs
biological chemistry
engineering principles
engineering processes
Optional & specialised skills
design prototypes
high-performance liquid chromatography
interpret 2D plans
design principles
advise on nitrate pollution
test procedures
perform laboratory tests
apply statistical analysis techniques
develop pharmaceutical drugs
processes of foods and beverages manufacturing
medical devices materials
industrial design
assist in clinical trials
develop food production processes
food storage
biotechnology
develop biochemical manufacturing training materials
document analysis results
analytical chemistry
apply scientific methods
pharmaceutical drug development
food materials
toxicology
food science
perform toxicological studies
gather experimental data
apply liquid chromatography
use chromatography software
scientific research methodology
gel permeation chromatography
collect biological data
interpret 3D plans
pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
gas chromatography
design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
packaging processes
evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process
draft design specifications
advise on manufacturing problems
develop product design
mathematics
test samples for pollutants
examine engineering principles
packaging engineering
pharmaceutical chemistry
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
use technical drawing software
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
ensure compliance with safety legislation
develop test procedures
product data management
pharmaceutical industry
design scientific equipment
develop biocatalytic processes
manage chemical testing procedures
fermentation processes of food
biomedical engineering
run laboratory simulations
laboratory techniques
execute analytical mathematical calculations
statistical process control
good manufacturing practices
evolutionary biology
general medicine
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.