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Biostatistician roles sit firmly within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a master's degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related field. Pharma, biotech, CROs, and academic medical centers are the heaviest sponsors. The cap-subject lottery applies unless your employer is a nonprofit research institution or university.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Danville, PA
Job Category Research Staff
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Research Biostatistical Analyst Division
Date posted 07/30/2026
Job ID R-99610
Job Summary
The Biostatistics Core at Geisinger collaborates closely with researchers across the health system, providing comprehensive support throughout all stages of the research process—from proposal development to data analysis and interpretation. Core members offer expertise in:
- Refining research questions and hypotheses
- Designing studies and selecting variables
- Estimating sample size and statistical power
- Developing analysis plans
- Designing data collection methods and randomization schemes
- Managing data and conducting biostatistical analyses
The Core consists of 10 members with a mix of MS and PhD level positions. Members collaborate with departments across the health system including Community Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, among others and support full-time research faculty on grant related efforts.
Job Duties
The Biostatistics Core is seeking a full-time doctorate-level biostatistician.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating on the design of clinical research studies
- Writing biostatistical analysis plans for research proposals and grants
- Calculating sample size and power, managing, analyzing, and interpreting study data and results, contributing to study publications, and educating members of the research team in statistical methods and study design
- Experience in logistic regression, time-to-event (survival), and observational data analysis methods are essential as well as the fundamentals of model building.
The successful candidate will have a doctorate degree in biostatistics or related field with at least 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment, and management experience of junior colleagues. They should possess a solid understanding of clinical research, excellent communication skills, work independently and ability to handle multiple projects to meet deadlines in a multidisciplinary research environment. Experience managing large datasets in a healthcare environment is required. The candidate must have experience in programming for data management and complex data analysis using SAS or R. This position has the potential to be remote.
Work is typically performed in an office or remote environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (PhD = 4 years).
Position Details
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Advanced skills and knowledge in biostatistics, statistical methods in medical and clinical research, and epidemiology.
- Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to medical personnel and administrative staff.
- Independently provides statistical consultations or collaborations with clinical principal investigators.
- Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude to work effectively in a team environment.
- Possesses the critical thinking skills needed to provide statistical support to clinical investigators.
- Experienced SAS or R programmer for both data manipulation and statistical analysis.
- Detail-oriented with excellent validation and documentation skills.
- Independently uses time management and organizational skills to successfully prioritize concurrent projects.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and resourcefulness.
- Management experience.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in biostatistics or a closely related field and 10 years of experience - required, or Doctorate degree in biostatistics or a closely related field and 2 years of experience - preferred.
- Experience performing statistical analysis in a healthcare environment.
- Experience managing large datasets in a healthcare environment, required.
- Advanced proficiency with at least one major statistical software package (preferably SAS or R), required.
Education
Master's Degree-Statistics (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 10 years-Related work experience (Required)
Skills
Reference Content; Research And Development Function; Research Documents; Research Methodologies; Research Analysis
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Danville, PA
Job Category Research Staff
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Research Biostatistical Analyst Division
Date posted 07/30/2026
Job ID R-99610
Job Summary
The Biostatistics Core at Geisinger collaborates closely with researchers across the health system, providing comprehensive support throughout all stages of the research process—from proposal development to data analysis and interpretation. Core members offer expertise in:
- Refining research questions and hypotheses
- Designing studies and selecting variables
- Estimating sample size and statistical power
- Developing analysis plans
- Designing data collection methods and randomization schemes
- Managing data and conducting biostatistical analyses
The Core consists of 10 members with a mix of MS and PhD level positions. Members collaborate with departments across the health system including Community Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, among others and support full-time research faculty on grant related efforts.
Job Duties
The Biostatistics Core is seeking a full-time doctorate-level biostatistician.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating on the design of clinical research studies
- Writing biostatistical analysis plans for research proposals and grants
- Calculating sample size and power, managing, analyzing, and interpreting study data and results, contributing to study publications, and educating members of the research team in statistical methods and study design
- Experience in logistic regression, time-to-event (survival), and observational data analysis methods are essential as well as the fundamentals of model building.
The successful candidate will have a doctorate degree in biostatistics or related field with at least 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment, and management experience of junior colleagues. They should possess a solid understanding of clinical research, excellent communication skills, work independently and ability to handle multiple projects to meet deadlines in a multidisciplinary research environment. Experience managing large datasets in a healthcare environment is required. The candidate must have experience in programming for data management and complex data analysis using SAS or R. This position has the potential to be remote.
Work is typically performed in an office or remote environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (PhD = 4 years).
Position Details
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Advanced skills and knowledge in biostatistics, statistical methods in medical and clinical research, and epidemiology.
- Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to medical personnel and administrative staff.
- Independently provides statistical consultations or collaborations with clinical principal investigators.
- Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude to work effectively in a team environment.
- Possesses the critical thinking skills needed to provide statistical support to clinical investigators.
- Experienced SAS or R programmer for both data manipulation and statistical analysis.
- Detail-oriented with excellent validation and documentation skills.
- Independently uses time management and organizational skills to successfully prioritize concurrent projects.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and resourcefulness.
- Management experience.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in biostatistics or a closely related field and 10 years of experience - required, or Doctorate degree in biostatistics or a closely related field and 2 years of experience - preferred.
- Experience performing statistical analysis in a healthcare environment.
- Experience managing large datasets in a healthcare environment, required.
- Advanced proficiency with at least one major statistical software package (preferably SAS or R), required.
Education
Master's Degree-Statistics (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 10 years-Related work experience (Required)
Skills
Reference Content; Research And Development Function; Research Documents; Research Methodologies; Research Analysis
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Biostatistician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to biostatistics work. A general mathematics or public health degree without quantitative coursework can trigger an RFE. Gather transcripts showing coursework in statistical theory, biostatistics methods, or clinical trial design before applying.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Nonprofit research hospitals, universities, and government-affiliated research centers can file your H-1B petition year-round with no lottery risk. CROs and pharma companies are cap-subject, so a contract role at a qualifying academic medical center sidesteps the lottery entirely.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code 15-2041 to see which employers have certified LCAs for Biostatistician roles. This shows you active sponsors before you spend time applying, not after you've already gone through interviews.
Align your job description to SOC code 15-2041
DOL classifies Biostatisticians under SOC 15-2041. Your offer letter and LCA must reflect duties matching that classification. Titles like 'Data Scientist' or 'Research Analyst' can create specialty occupation disputes if the listed responsibilities don't align with biostatistics methods.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at Level I through IV. Being underbid relative to your tier is a filing risk, not just a compensation issue.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive start dates
If you're transitioning off OPT or a contract ends, ask your prospective employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication timelines can stretch months, and a gap in authorization affects both you and the employer's clinical trial or study timelines.
H-1B Visa Biostatistician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Biostatistician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes Biostatistician as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree, and in practice most employers require a master's or doctorate in biostatistics or statistics. Your offer letter and supporting documentation should make the degree requirement explicit, not just preferred.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Biostatisticians?
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and federal health agencies are the most consistent sponsors. You can confirm which specific employers have active LCA filings for biostatistics roles by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data filtered by occupation code.
Can a Biostatistician avoid the H-1B lottery?
If your employer is a nonprofit research institution, university, or government research entity, your petition is cap-exempt and bypasses the lottery entirely. Roles at private CROs or pharma companies are cap-subject. Some candidates secure a cap-exempt position first to obtain H-1B status, then transfer to a cap-subject employer later.
What happens to my H-1B if my clinical trial project ends early?
Your H-1B status is employer-specific and project-independent. If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart. The employer is also obligated to cover reasonable costs of your return transportation to your home country under DOL regulations.
Does a master's in public health or epidemiology qualify for a Biostatistician H-1B?
It depends on the coursework. USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to the duties in the petition. A public health or epidemiology degree with substantial graduate-level biostatistics or statistical methods coursework can qualify, but a credential without that coursework may require a credential evaluation or supplemental documentation to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.