Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | False (No) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Science | 2.A.1.f | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems. | Core | 21 | 08/2023 |
| Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production. | Core | 21 | 08/2023 |
| Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography. | Core | 21 | 08/2023 |
| Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques. | Core | 21 | 08/2023 |
| Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations. | Core | 21 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 6.09 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.38 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.08 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.52 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.43 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.36 | 11/2023 |