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