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Data Specialist

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Mid level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Mid level
Analyze, categorize, collect, verify, and enter large datasets related to academic and government research. Use data mining and modeling to extract insights, validate secondary content, and maintain structured databases and spreadsheets. Collaborate with teams and work in an Agile environment to support external customers and research discovery.
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Data Specialist
 

Are you customer centric and data driven individual?
 

Would you like to use your expertise to conduct detailed data analysis?
 

About our Team
 

Our Academic & Government team helps our communities accelerate knowledge for a better world by helping to establish, discover and advance knowledge. We do this by turning scientific discoveries into peer reviewed knowledge, hosting the world’s richest corpus of knowledge, allowing users to unlock insights from content and by measuring the quality and impact of research - turning insights into outcomes.
 

About the Role
 

Responsible to analyze and categorize the data. They also capture information and involve systematic gathering and organizing of data. They use a variety of technical skills, including data mining, data modelling, and to extract ,interpret data from large datasets. An Associate Data Specialist requires a solid business acumen and communication skills.
 

Responsibilities
 

  • Ensuring that Secondary content is correctly acquired, processed, stored, distributed to external customer. Exceptional research skills to gather evidence from both internal and external web sources.

  • Analyzing and evaluate written content to discern writing styles, patterns, and contextual information.

  • Working with search engines, databases, and online repositories. Familiarity with scientific research, publications, affiliations, co-authors, citations etc.

  • Entering collected data accurately into a spreadsheet and faculty roaster database. Organize the data in a structured manner according to the specified fields and categories.

  • Compiling, Collection, Verification & Validation of Data

Requirements
 

  • Graduate with experience of 3-5 years in data analytics.

  • Have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel and the ability to learn new systems. Candidates with Data Analytics and Evaluation experience

  • Experience in JIRA is required. Experience working in an Agile development environment required.

  • Collaborate & lead teams to solve problems and implement innovative solutions.

Work in a way that works for you
 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
 

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you
 

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
 

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.

  • Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.

  • Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

  • Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.

  • Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.

  • Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

  • Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.

  • Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

  • Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.

  • New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.

  • Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.

  • Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

  • Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business
 

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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