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
chemical engineer
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 85 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess environmental impact
chemistry
engineering principles
forecast organisational risks
test chemical samples
adjust engineering designs
perform scientific research
work with chemicals
engineering processes
approve engineering design
perform chemical experiments
apply health and safety standards
analytical chemistry
Optional & specialised skills
biology
write batch record documentation
examine engineering principles
create solutions to problems
pharmaceutical industry
record test data
laboratory techniques
pollution legislation
pharmaceutical legislation
advise on pollution prevention
pharmacovigilance legislation
drug administration regulations
develop chemical products
pharmaceutical drug development
write technical reports
provide technical expertise
perform laboratory tests
supply chain management
basic chemicals
manufacturing processes
semiconductors
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
test materials
contribute to registration of pharmaceutical products
pharmacology
material mechanics
advise on waste management procedures
evaluate pharmaceutical manufacturing process
mechanics
nanotechnology
improve chemical processes
use technical drawing software
develop pharmaceutical drugs
software architecture models
apply validation engineering
electricity
conduct public presentations
thermoplastic materials
types of plastic
establish collaborative relations
chemical preservation
packaging engineering
pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
mechanical engineering
optical engineering
microbiology-bacteriology
design pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
think analytically
analyse production processes for improvement
computer engineering
design prototypes
integrate new products in manufacturing
types of packaging materials
assess the feasibility of implementing developments
design principles
electrical engineering
industrial software
composite materials
human physiology
use a computer
analyse test data
physics
manage pharmaceutical production facilities construction
types of metal
design optical systems
good manufacturing practices
textile materials
draft design specifications
biological chemistry
define quality standards
use chemical analysis equipment
test production input materials
develop material testing procedures
toxicology
electrical instrumentation engineering
quality assurance methodologies
monitor plant production
intellectual property law
ensure compliance with safety legislation
materials science
manage chemical testing procedures
use CAD software
quality standards
pharmaceutical technology
pharmaceutical chemistry
Other matches: liquid fuel engineer · chemist · biochemical engineer · chemical engineering technician · chemical production manager
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.