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Biostatistician roles are strong OPT fits because they require a specific graduate degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field, making H-1B visa sponsorship straightforward to justify. Most positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of authorized work experience while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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Biostatistician
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This role for a Biostatistician will provide appropriate statistical input into study design and analysis of data. Ensures accuracy of programs and documents. Participate in statistical or process related presentations to customers.
This position will be based out of our Abbott Diabetes Care in Alameda, CA and the individual will be expected to be onsite Monday-Friday.
What You'll Work On
- Effectively communicates with cross-functional study team (i.e., data management, clinical operations, clinical science, etc.) to understand the scope of data analysis needed to evaluate the objectives of the study.
- Follows the appropriate operating procedure for developing the statistical plan and conduct clinical data review and analysis.
- Demonstrates the ability to research and provide appropriate statistical input to the study design.
Study Preparation:
- Effectively communicates with clinical scientists/R&D to understand the objectives of the study, and follows the appropriate operating procedure for developing the statistical analysis plan (SAP)
- Meets with CRA, data managers, and programmers to find the best way of capturing the data.
- Reviews the study protocol; understands the protocol; and ensures that the correct data is being collected to achieve the objective(s) of the protocol.
- Completes the required study documentation and conduct data reviews throughout the study.
- Reviews all case report forms (CRFs) for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
- Attends and participates in the team meetings.
Data Analysis:
- Write SAS/R code for common statistical analyses.
- Understands program verification procedure; writes and executes program verification plans.
- Conducts thorough and detailed reviews of project documentation, program algorithms and analysis outputs.
- Interprets the analysis output clearly and effectively.
- Prepares statistical summaries in a timely manner for team and management review.
- Files documents and archives projects according to current department procedures.
- Prepares for data reviews throughout the study.
- Follows the appropriate operating procedure required within the division and department.
- Effectively communicates information to supervisor and team members regarding the progress of the study.
- Explains the rationale of the statistical methods to the project team.
- Develops experimental design and performs statistical analyses for studies.
Budget Scope:
- Accountable for proper use of statistics and for the validity of conclusions drawn.
- Performs the majority of tasks with minimal assistance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics (or related field) + 1 year experience, or MS/PhD in Statistics (or related field)
- Min 2+ years in SAS/R programming, statistical writing and data analysis
LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : Plaza 6 Building
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
COMPENSATION
The base pay for this position is
$85,600.00 – $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Biostatistician
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This role for a Biostatistician will provide appropriate statistical input into study design and analysis of data. Ensures accuracy of programs and documents. Participate in statistical or process related presentations to customers.
This position will be based out of our Abbott Diabetes Care in Alameda, CA and the individual will be expected to be onsite Monday-Friday.
What You'll Work On
- Effectively communicates with cross-functional study team (i.e., data management, clinical operations, clinical science, etc.) to understand the scope of data analysis needed to evaluate the objectives of the study.
- Follows the appropriate operating procedure for developing the statistical plan and conduct clinical data review and analysis.
- Demonstrates the ability to research and provide appropriate statistical input to the study design.
Study Preparation:
- Effectively communicates with clinical scientists/R&D to understand the objectives of the study, and follows the appropriate operating procedure for developing the statistical analysis plan (SAP)
- Meets with CRA, data managers, and programmers to find the best way of capturing the data.
- Reviews the study protocol; understands the protocol; and ensures that the correct data is being collected to achieve the objective(s) of the protocol.
- Completes the required study documentation and conduct data reviews throughout the study.
- Reviews all case report forms (CRFs) for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
- Attends and participates in the team meetings.
Data Analysis:
- Write SAS/R code for common statistical analyses.
- Understands program verification procedure; writes and executes program verification plans.
- Conducts thorough and detailed reviews of project documentation, program algorithms and analysis outputs.
- Interprets the analysis output clearly and effectively.
- Prepares statistical summaries in a timely manner for team and management review.
- Files documents and archives projects according to current department procedures.
- Prepares for data reviews throughout the study.
- Follows the appropriate operating procedure required within the division and department.
- Effectively communicates information to supervisor and team members regarding the progress of the study.
- Explains the rationale of the statistical methods to the project team.
- Develops experimental design and performs statistical analyses for studies.
Budget Scope:
- Accountable for proper use of statistics and for the validity of conclusions drawn.
- Performs the majority of tasks with minimal assistance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics (or related field) + 1 year experience, or MS/PhD in Statistics (or related field)
- Min 2+ years in SAS/R programming, statistical writing and data analysis
LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : Plaza 6 Building
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
COMPENSATION
The base pay for this position is
$85,600.00 – $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Biostatistician
Target employers with established OPT hiring pipelines
Pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, and federal agencies like the NIH and CDC regularly hire biostatisticians on OPT. These organizations have immigration counsel on retainer and understand the authorization timeline, making them far less likely to hesitate on sponsorship.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension early
Biostatistician positions almost universally qualify for the 24-month STEM extension under CIP code 27.0501. Verify this with your DSO before accepting an offer so your employer knows you have three years of authorized work, not one.
Emphasize your specific degree field during interviews
Biostatistician is a specialty occupation requiring a degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related field. Naming your exact degree and its alignment with the role removes a key objection employers raise when weighing whether to sponsor an H-1B visa petition.
Raise sponsorship after demonstrating technical fit, not before
Bring up OPT and future H-1B sponsorship after you've established that your statistical methods, software proficiency, and domain knowledge match the role. Employers sponsor candidates they've already mentally hired, not candidates who lead with visa questions.
Understand your OPT reporting obligations to reassure employers
OPT requires you to report any employer change, job title change, or unemployment exceeding 90 days to your DSO. Walking an employer through these rules confidently signals that you'll stay compliant, which reduces their perceived risk of hiring you.
Use E-Verify enrollment as a sponsorship signal
STEM OPT extension employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Before applying, confirm a company participates. E-Verify enrollment also correlates strongly with broader sponsorship willingness, making it a reliable proxy when researching whether a biostatistics team hires internationally.
Biostatistician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a biostatistician role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in nearly all cases. Biostatistician positions align with CIP code 27.0501 (Statistics, General) and related codes, which appear on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list. As long as your degree field matches and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the extension through your DSO before your initial 12-month OPT expires.
What degree fields support a biostatistician OPT position?
Degrees in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, or epidemiology with a strong quantitative focus are the most accepted. Some employers will also consider degrees in public health or data science if your coursework included graduate-level statistical theory and methods. Your degree field needs to directly support the role to satisfy both OPT reporting requirements and eventual H-1B specialty occupation criteria.
How do I find biostatistician employers willing to sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate lists biostatistician jobs from employers with documented sponsorship histories, so you're not guessing which companies will support your immigration status. Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic health systems are the most active sponsors in this field. Filtering by STEM OPT eligibility on Migrate Mate helps you focus on roles where the employer infrastructure for sponsorship is already in place.
Can I work as a biostatistician for a university or research institution on OPT?
Yes, and academic medical centers are among the most OPT-friendly employers for biostatisticians. Universities and affiliated research institutions regularly hire international graduates, often have dedicated international scholar offices, and frequently sponsor H-1B cap-exempt petitions, which bypass the annual lottery entirely. Cap-exempt sponsorship is a significant advantage worth asking about during the offer stage.
What happens if I'm between biostatistician contracts or projects during my OPT period?
OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment during the initial 12-month period, and an additional 60 days if you're approved for the STEM extension. Any gap must be reported to your DSO promptly. If your position is project-based or grant-funded, confirm with your employer before starting that the contract duration covers at least enough time to file an H-1B petition if needed.