Data Steward II: Data Quality & Governance

Merck & Co.; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO package

Job summary

Thorlabs seeks a Data Steward to improve the quality and usability of enterprise data across various platforms. The role requires defining business terms, establishing data quality rules, and collaborating with various teams. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in data management and strong communication skills.

This position is based in Newton, NJ, and offers a salary range of $67,000–$94,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data stewardship, governance, or management.
• Hands-on SQL experience for tracing data lineage.
• Experience with Azure data platforms and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain business glossary and critical data elements.
• Establish data quality rules and monitor dashboards.
• Present stewardship health metrics to leadership.

Skills

Data stewardship

SQL

Azure data platforms

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Azure DevOps

Job description

Thorlabs seeks a Data Steward to improve the quality and usability of enterprise data across various platforms. The role requires defining business terms, establishing data quality rules, and collaborating with various teams. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in data management and strong communication skills.

This position is based in Newton, NJ, and offers a salary range of $67,000–$94,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.