Description
Operate a microscope, an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye to see.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 5 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Sterile services technicianSterile services technicians ensure decontamination of medical devices in compliance with strict hygienic procedures. They dismantle and re-assemble sophisticated medical equipment…
- 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 …
- GemmologistGemmologists value precious stones by analysing their characteristics, cuts, and provenience either for trading or for further polishing efforts. They assess stones and gems to giv…
Optional for
- Precious stone setterPrecious stone setters use tools to insert diamonds and other gemstones into jewellery settings according to specifications. The setting of the gemstone depends on its size and its…
- Precious stone cutterPrecious stone cutters use cutting machines and tools to cut or carve diamonds and other gemstones according to diagrams and patterns while considering different specifications. Th…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026