Description
Analyse laboratory samples using equipment such as spectrometers, gas chromatographs, microscopes, microprobes and carbon analysers. Determine the age and characteristics of environmental samples such as minerals, rock or soil.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 4 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 7 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- MineralogistMineralogists study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth. They analyse various minerals and use scientific equipment to determine their structure and …
- Exploration geologistAn Exploration Geologist is a scientist who specializes in locating and assessing mineral and energy resources, such as oil, gas, metals, and gemstones. They use a combination of g…
- GeochemistGeochemists study the characteristics and chemical elements in minerals, rocks and soils, and how they interact with hydrological systems. They coordinate the collection of samples…
- Mud loggerA Mud Logger is a geologist or technician specializing in monitoring and analyzing drilling fluid, or "mud," during oil and gas exploration. They play a crucial role in the…
Optional for
- Geological engineerA Geological Engineer applies principles of geology, engineering, and environmental science to analyze the structure and composition of the Earth’s materials and develop safe, effi…
- PalaeontologistA Palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossilized remains, including bones, shells, footprints, and other traces of an…
- GeologistGeologists research the materials that form the earth. Their observations depend on the purpose of the research. Depending on their specialisation, geologists study how the Earth h…