# Tools & technology — colour sampling technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-4031.00 (Chemical Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3116; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Linux | Operating system software | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| R | Object or component oriented development software | yes |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software | yes |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |  |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |  |
| Software development tools | Development environment software |  |