Data Scientist / Data Science Associate (Fresher)

Job Title: Data Scientist / Data Science Associate (Fresher)
Location: Gurgaon (Work from Office)
Salary: ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 per month (₹4.8 LPA to ₹7.2 LPA CTC)

Joining: Immediate Joiners Only (Max 7 days notice period)

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly analytical and inquisitive Junior Data Scientist to join our data analytics team in Gurgaon. This entry-level role is designed for freshers who are passionate about data exploration, predictive modeling, and machine learning. You will work alongside senior data scientists to transform raw structured and unstructured data into actionable business intelligence.

Candidates can apply directly and explore matching tech positions on the Pagaar India Free Job Portal.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Support: Clean, preprocess, and validate messy datasets using Python or R to ensure data integrity for modeling.
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Perform statistical analysis and data exploration to uncover hidden patterns and behavioral insights.
• Model Development: Assist in building, training, and tuning baseline machine learning models (Regression, Classification, Clustering).
• Data Visualization: Design intuitive charts and operational dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib to present insights to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering and product teams to deploy models into production environments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Freshers (Class of 2025 / 2026) with robust academic projects, open-source contributions, or data science bootcamps/internships.
• Education: B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
• Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in Python or R, along with robust SQL queries for database management.
• Core Concepts: Good understanding of linear algebra, probability, statistics, and machine learning algorithms (Random Forest, XGBoost, K-Means).
• Tools (Preferred): Familiarity with Git, Jupyter Notebooks, Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive fresher package up to ₹7.2 LPA CTC.
• Direct exposure to massive real-world datasets and modern cloud data stacks.
• Rapid career growth into Senior Data Scientist or ML Engineering pathways.