H-1B Visa Biostatistician Jobs

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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Work Type70% On-site
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Systimmune
Biostatistician
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Biostatistician
Systimmune
Princeton, New Jersey
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
Data Science
$80,000/yr - $140,000/yr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Doctorate

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Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough
Biostatistician
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Biostatistician
Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough
Alameda, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
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On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Associate's

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University of Utah
Biostatisticians
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University of Utah
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Biostatisticians
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Laboratory Research
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Clinical Trials
$19/hr - $22/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Artech, LLC
Biostatistician
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Artech, LLC
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Biostatistician
Artech, LLC
East Hanover, New Jersey
Laboratory Research
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4+ yrs exp.
Master's

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Johns Hopkins University
Biostatistician
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Johns Hopkins University
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Biostatistician
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
$55,800/yr - $97,600/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Tips 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.