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
physiologist
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform laboratory tests
laboratory techniques
scientific research methodology
maintain laboratory equipment
perform scientific research
calibrate laboratory equipment
biology
apply scientific methods
human physiology
histology
conduct research on fauna
apply safety procedures in laboratory
human anatomy
Optional & specialised skills
archive scientific documentation
ergonomics
assist patients with rehabilitation
scientific modelling
develop scientific research protocols
write scientific papers
gather experimental data
assess environmental impact
professional documentation in health care
advise on rehabilitation exercises
assist in clinical trials
develop scientific theories
conduct experiments on animals
write research proposals
prepare lesson content
occupational physiology
assist in performing physical exercises
offer advice on diet-related concerns
develop pharmaceutical drugs
rehabilitation
nuclear medicine
clinical cytology
perform lectures
develop patient treatment strategies
exercise physiology
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.