SkillScorer ships with 5 Science & Research disciplines and 60 individual skills out of the box. Choose a discipline to see every skill, its description and the levels that come with it — each one fully editable, renameable or removable, and you can add your own to match how your organisation actually works.
12 skills
Laboratory scientists generate the data that decisions rest on. This scorecard covers technique, accuracy, documentation, instruments, safety and quality so labs can compare staff and demonstrate competency for accreditation.
- Sample Preparation and Handling
- Analytical Technique and Accuracy
- Instrument Operation and Calibration
- Laboratory Documentation
- Quality Control and Accreditation
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Laboratory Safety
- Method Development and Validation
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Field scientists collect data in real environments. This scorecard covers survey design, sampling, instruments, safety, data quality and reporting.
- Field Survey Design
- Sampling Procedures
- Field Instruments and Sensors
- GPS and Mapping
- Field Safety and Remote Work
- Data Recording and Quality Checks
- Species or Sample Identification
- Weather and Site Judgement
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Researchers turn questions into evidence. This scorecard covers study design, statistical analysis, programming, reproducibility and interpretation.
- Research Question and Hypothesis
- Experimental and Study Design
- Statistical Analysis
- Programming for Analysis
- Data Management and Reproducibility
- Critical Appraisal of Literature
- Interpreting Results
- Visualisation
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Science only matters if it is communicated and funded. This scorecard covers writing, presenting, grant applications, supervision and research management.
- Journal and Report Writing
- Conference Presentations
- Grant Application Writing
- Research Budget Management
- Supervision of Students
- Project Management
- Public Engagement
- Collaboration and Networking
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Lab technicians and managers keep facilities running. This scorecard covers equipment, stock, safety, compliance and support for researchers.
- Equipment Maintenance and Servicing
- Consumables and Inventory Control
- Chemical and Biological Safety Management
- Waste Handling and Disposal
- Training Users on Equipment
- Compliance and Audit Readiness
- Facility Bookings and Scheduling
- Purchasing and Budget
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