Associate Analyst

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and AgroScience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 37 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in over 1,000 companies across 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.95 billion; and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Company URL: Eurofins IT Delivery Center India - Eurofins Scientific Eurofins - We are Testing for Life Eurofins - IT division in enabling the business Position: Junior Business Analyst Working Location: Bangalore - India Work Mode: Hybrid model Shift timings: 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM OR 12.00 PM to 9.00 PM IST. About the Role As a Junior Business Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting business transformation, process improvement, and the implementation of critical business applications across Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK & Ireland. Working closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Developers, and business stakeholders, you will help bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop a career in Business Analysis, Digital Transformation, IT Solutions, and Project Delivery. The role will provide hands-on experience in requirement gathering, process mapping, testing, system implementations, and stakeholder management while working on business-critical programmes such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other customer-facing applications. Key Responsibilities : Collaborate with business and IT teams to understand current business processes and support the design of future-state solutions. Assist in documenting and analysing "As-Is" and "To-Be" business processes, workflows, and user journeys. Gather, document, and analyse business requirements from stakeholders across different departments. Support the creation of functional specifications, business process documentation, process maps, and user requirements. Assist in identifying process gaps, risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Work with development and support teams to ensure business requirements are clearly understood and delivered effectively. Support system implementation activities, including configuration, testing, validation, and deployment. Assist in developing User Requirement Specifications (URS), test plans, test scenarios, and acceptance criteria. Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and solution validation activities. Support data mapping, migration, validation, and documentation activities where required. Facilitate and support workshops, meetings, training sessions, and demonstrations for business users. Monitor project actions, risks, issues, and deliverables to support successful project delivery. Assist with troubleshooting, issue triage, and resolution of production or system-related issues. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Key Qualifications and Skills : Essential: Recent graduate in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or from any engineering discipline. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to understand and document business processes and requirements. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Proactive attitude with a desire to learn new technologies, systems, and business processes. Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at different levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio (or similar tools). Nice to Have : Knowledge of Business Analysis methodologies and techniques. Exposure to process mapping and workflow documentation. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other software development methodologies. Experience using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Lucid chart, Miro, or Visio. Understanding of software testing concepts and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or laboratory operations. Experience gained through internships, university projects, placement years, or coursework related to business analysis, project management, data analysis, or systems implementation. Basic understanding of data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence concepts. Interest in Digital Transformation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Process Optimisation initiatives. What Success Looks Like: Within your first year, you will have: Developed strong business analysis and stakeholder management skills. Contributed to live business and technology projects. Gained experience in process improvement and system implementation. Built expertise in enterprise applications and business systems. Established a strong foundation for progression into a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst within Eurofins. BE Computer Science/MCA or any other Bachelor’s degree with the right experience