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
biotechnical technician
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
biology
perform laboratory tests
analyse experimental laboratory data
perform scientific research
collect biological data
contact scientists
maintain laboratory equipment
apply scientific methods
laboratory techniques
gather experimental data
run laboratory simulations
analyse scientific data
Optional & specialised skills
research improvement of crop yields
pests and diseases
medical laboratory technology
medical studies
agricultural production principles
advise on pest infestation prevention
crop production principles
use technology for forensics
environmental engineering
animal species
undertake research in medical genetics
measure pollution
pest control in plants
advise on the causes of crop disorders
work with chemicals
food science
develop vaccines
plant species
pollution prevention
chemical processes
analyse test data
medical devices
medicines
Other matches: veterinary technician · computer hardware engineering technician · metallurgical technician · bacteriology technician · roadside vehicle technician
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.