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Statistician jobs are open from entry-level analyst to principal and senior roles across government agencies, pharmaceuticals, finance, and tech, with common specializations in biostatistics, survey methodology, and machine learning applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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MS
5 yrs
This position will also develop and implement innovative procedures for data collection, quality control, analysis and results presentation; lead consultations for REC Scholars and Development Project awardees; maintain statistical programs and reports for each project; assist scientists and their associates in implementing the statistical analyses and epidemiological methods best suited to address the research questions; perform as a team member on grant projects; review protocols and regularly participate in training initiatives, workshops, and other core research program activities.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
MS
5 yrs
This position will also develop and implement innovative procedures for data collection, quality control, analysis and results presentation; lead consultations for REC Scholars and Development Project awardees; maintain statistical programs and reports for each project; assist scientists and their associates in implementing the statistical analyses and epidemiological methods best suited to address the research questions; perform as a team member on grant projects; review protocols and regularly participate in training initiatives, workshops, and other core research program activities.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in statistician jobs.
- Master's or doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field
- Proficiency in R, SAS, or Python for statistical modeling and data analysis
- Experience designing and analyzing experiments, surveys, or clinical studies
- Ability to communicate statistical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with machine learning methods and their integration with classical statistics
- Knowledge of regulatory or compliance standards relevant to the industry such as FDA guidelines
Tips for Your Statistician Job Search
Tailor your resume to methods used
Hiring managers scan for specific techniques like mixed-effects models, Bayesian inference, or survival analysis. Pull the exact methods from each job posting and mirror that language in your resume's skills and project sections so your application clears automated screening.
Showcase software proficiency with context
Listing R and SAS is not enough. For each tool, describe what you built or analyzed with it and the scale of the dataset. A line like 'built longitudinal models in R on a 2 million-row clinical dataset' tells reviewers far more than a skills list alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists statistician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by application domain
Statistician roles in clinical trials, federal agencies, and consumer research use different workflows and regulatory contexts. Focusing your search by domain rather than title alone surfaces postings where your domain knowledge is a genuine differentiator and not just a nice-to-have.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Most statistician interviews include a case or take-home problem. Practice narrating your analytical decisions out loud, not just the final result. Interviewers care about how you chose a model, handled missing data, or checked assumptions as much as whether your answer is correct.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When you receive an offer, ask about data infrastructure maturity, team size, and whether the role involves cross-functional collaboration or is primarily execution-focused. These factors shape growth more than a title bump and give you grounded, specific points to negotiate around.
Statistician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most statisticians?
The most active employers for statisticians right now are AtriCure, Loyal, and Syensqo, and the most openings are in Ohio, California, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in pharmaceutical, federal government, and technology sectors.
How many statistician jobs are remote?
About 44% of statistician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's heavy reliance on software tools rather than on-site equipment. Survey statistics, health data analytics, and academic consulting positions tend to have the highest share of fully remote arrangements.
How do you become a statistician?
Most statistician roles require at minimum a master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline, with doctoral degrees expected for senior research or academic positions. Build fluency in R or Python and SAS, complete internships or graduate research projects with real datasets, and develop a portfolio of analyses you can walk through in an interview to demonstrate applied judgment, not just coursework.
How can I get hired as a statistician with little experience?
Entry-level statistician candidates with limited formal work history can stand out by contributing to open-source data projects, publishing reproducible analyses on a public code repository, or assisting faculty on research that results in a named contribution. Federal agencies and large health systems frequently post analyst roles that accept recent graduates and provide structured mentorship, making them practical first targets.
What does the statistician interview process look like?
A typical statistician interview process moves through an initial recruiter screen focused on background and software skills, a technical phone or video round where you walk through a past analysis or answer methodology questions, and a final round that often includes a take-home problem or live case study. Hiring managers in research-heavy roles also ask you to defend modeling choices, explain how you validated assumptions, and describe how you translated findings for a non-statistical audience.
Where can I find and apply to statistician jobs?
You can find and apply to statistician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without routing through a third party.
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