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