Data Analyst III

Data Analyst III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, onsite in Carlsbad, CA, turns complex data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain interactive and visually compelling Power BI dashboards to present key business insights
• Extract, transform, and clean data from multiple structured and unstructured sources, including ERP and EDP
• Collaborate with partners and team members to understand business needs and translate them into actionable data solutions
• Assist in statistical modeling, KPI tracking, and ad hoc analyses to drive operational improvements and regulatory readiness
• Document processes, workflows, and methodologies to ensure scalability and reproducibility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Strong ability to leverage SQL to query, manipulate, and analyze data across relational databases
• Working knowledge of scripting languages for statistical analysis, data wrangling, and automation, such as Python or R
• Demonstrated experience leveraging machine learning and predictive analytics to drive data-informed decision-making
• Strong proficiency in modern data visualization tools to translate complex data into actionable insights tailored to end user requirements (Power BI, Tableau)
• Comfortable with advanced Excel features such as Power Query, pivot tables, and VBA for data analysis
• Familiarity with modern data platforms and cloud-based analytics environments (e.g., Databricks)
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical data and insights clearly to collaborators
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of data governance and quality management principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong business acumen and customer focus

Technologies

• Power BI
• SQL
• Python
• R
• Tableau
• Microsoft Excel
• Power Query
• Pivot Tables
• VBA
• Databricks
• OpenAI
• ChatGPT

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Annual bonus eligibility

Work Schedule

• Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Office

Location

• Carlsbad, CA (onsite). Fully onsite role based at Carlsbad office. Relocation assistance not provided.

Compensation

• Salary: USD 83,300 - 100,000 per year