characteristics of products
The tangible characteristics of a product such as its materials, properties and functions, as well as its different applications, features, use and support requirements.
Chemical application specialists develop chemical products according to the needs and expectation of the clients. They conduct development of formulas and processes of formulation as well as evaluation of the efficiency and performances of the formulations.
Competences and skills
24 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescustomer service
Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.
Cross-sector
3 competencesbusiness analysis
The research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. Business analysis comprises IT solutions, market challenges, policy development and strategic matters.
chemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
marketing principles
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesadvise on customs regulations
Give information to people regarding import and export restrictions, tariff systems and other custom-related topics.
translate formulae into processes
Translate, by means of computer models and simulations, the specific laboratory formulae and findings into production processes.
digital
Cross-sector
6 competencesbuild business relationships
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
develop chemical products
Research and create new chemicals and plastics used in the production of a variety of goods such as pharmaceuticals, textile, building materials and household products.
keep up-to-date with regulations
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and apply this knowledge in specific sectors.
use chemical analysis equipment
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesgreen chemistry
The process of creating chemical products that diminish or cancel the negative impact on the environment caused by the use of hazardous substances. It follows all the phases of chemical product generation from the design to the manufacturing and its disposal.
green
perfume and cosmetic products
The offered perfume and cosmetic products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
pharmaceutical products
The offered pharmaceutical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
1 competencecustomer relationship management
The customer-oriented management approach and basic principles of successful customer relations that focus on interactions with customers such as technical support, customer services, after-sales support and direct communication with the customer.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencedevelop components separation processes
Develop new processes using controlled chemical processes in order to perform liquid or gases components separation or to generate electrical currents.
Cross-sector
6 competencesadjust production schedule
Adjust work schedule in order to maintain permanent shift operation.
analyse business plans
Analyse the formal statements from businesses which outline their business goals and the strategies they set in place to meet them, in order to assess the feasibility of the plan and verify the business' ability to meet external requirements such as the repayment of a loan or return of investments.
apply business acumen
Take appropriate actions in a business environment in order to maximise possible outcome from each situation.
identify new business opportunities
Pursue potential customers or products in order to generate additional sales and ensure growth.
perform customer management
Identify and understand the customer's needs. Communicate and engage with stakeholders in designing, promoting and evaluating services.
satisfy customers
Communicate with customers and make them feel satisfied.