Entry-Level Data Analyst: Insights & Dashboards

Thorlabs; Georgia; On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking a Data Analyst to support the TAP data team in collecting, organizing, and analyzing diverse data sets across manufacturing, engineering, marketing, sales, pricing, and ERP. The role emphasizes data-driven recommendations to boost competitiveness and operational performance.

The position is located in Newton, NJ, with occasional duties at other Thorlabs sites. You will build dashboards, validate data, and present insights to business leaders across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science or related fields.
• Experience creating dashboards and reports for non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with data validation, data quality assurance, and data cleansing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from various sources to identify patterns, trends, and correlations using SQL, Python, or Power BI.
• Develop and implement data models, algorithms, and statistical techniques to extract insights and generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Conduct thorough data validation and quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of data.
• Interpret data findings and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders to drive business performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute data-driven strategies.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and apply them to improve decision-making.
• Participate in data governance initiatives including data documentation and data security.
• Lead improvement initiatives where needed.
• Determine and clarify strategic issues via consultation.
• Track success of key initiatives.
• Aid managers in area performance capture and presentation.
• Compile and present information verbally, visually and in writing.
• Occasionally lead operational training initiatives

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel

Data modeling

Data warehousing

Data integration

Critical thinking

Communication

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking a Data Analyst to support the TAP data team in collecting, organizing, and analyzing diverse data sets across manufacturing, engineering, marketing, sales, pricing, and ERP. The role emphasizes data-driven recommendations to boost competitiveness and operational performance.

The position is located in Newton, NJ, with occasional duties at other Thorlabs sites. You will build dashboards, validate data, and present insights to business leaders across functions.