Junior Data Scientist

Asian Paints has an immediate opening for a Junior Data Scientist in Nashik. If you are a fresher (or have up to 2 years of experience) looking to build a stable, rewarding career, this role is for you. As a Junior Data Scientist, you will work alongside experienced professionals on real manufacturing and consumer goods work in Nashik. You'll get structured onboarding, regular feedback and genuine ownership of your tasks — this role is designed to help freshers grow into confident, capable professionals. Questions are encouraged and your growth is taken seriously. What you'll do day to day: • Build and evaluate ML models • Clean, explore and engineer features from data • Translate business problems into models • Communicate results to stakeholders Skills & tools you'll use: Python, Machine Learning, SQL, Pandas, Statistics, Scikit-learn, Data Visualization, NumPy. You'll strengthen the practical, job-ready skills that make a fresher stand out. This is an entry-level role, so limited or no prior experience is fine — a genuine interest in data science, solid fundamentals and a willingness to learn matter far more than a polished CV. Who should apply: freshers and candidates with 0–2 years of experience (relevant degree/diploma, role-dependent) based in or willing to work from Nashik, Maharashtra. If you have built or done anything on your own — college projects, freelance work, internships or coursework — that's a strong plus. In this role you'll gain hands-on experience, professional mentorship and a clear path for growth and internal mobility as you prove yourself. High performers move into higher-responsibility roles quickly. Ready to start your career with Asian Paints in Nashik? Sign in (or create a free MyInternships.in account) to apply — you must be logged in to apply, and shortlisted candidates are contacted directly. Responsibilities: Build and evaluate ML models; Clean, explore and engineer features from data; Translate business problems into models; Communicate results to stakeholders; Collaborate with the team, document your work and act on feedback. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree / diploma in a relevant field (freshers welcome); Working knowledge of Python, Machine Learning, SQL, Pandas; 0–2 years of experience (fresh graduates encouraged to apply); Strong communication, ownership and a problem-solving mindset; Based in or willing to relocate to Nashik, Maharashtra (or remote where applicable).

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