STEM OPT Biostatistician Jobs
Biostatistician roles in clinical research, public health, and pharma qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or a related STEM CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Stryker is seeking a Staff Biostatistician to join our Surgical Technology division. This is a U.S.-based remote position, with preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones.
As the Staff Biostatistician, you will support the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical research data across the product development lifecycle. This role combines statistical leadership, clinical trial support, and scientific collaboration to ensure high-quality analyses that inform research, regulatory submissions, publications, and business decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and clinical investigators while serving as a key statistical expert for assigned studies.
This individual contributor role requires independent application of statistical expertise to support clinical research programs, evaluate study data, develop analytical strategies, and deliver accurate, timely statistical outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Do
- Develop statistical analysis plans, including methodology, derived variables, data handling rules, analysis populations, and table, listing, and figure specifications.
- Lead statistical support for clinical trials by analyzing study data and generating statistical outputs, reports, and study deliverables.
- Contribute statistical content to clinical trial protocols, regulatory documentation, study reports, and scientific publications.
- Perform statistical analyses using SAS and other analytical tools to support clinical research, operational metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
- Design and evaluate technical solutions, databases, and analytical processes that improve clinical trial execution and data evaluation.
- Collaborate with clinical, data management, regulatory, and research teams to support protocol design, study conduct, and interpretation of results.
- Present statistical findings to project teams and explain analysis methods and outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Mentor junior statisticians and support the development of statistical standards, procedures, and best practices.
What You Need
Required
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field with medical research content.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant biostatistics experience, inclusive of postgraduate experience.
- Experience supporting clinical trials through statistical analysis plan development, data analysis, and reporting.
- Knowledge of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements applicable to clinical research.
Preferred
- Proficiency with SAS analytical software.
- Experience working with relational databases and clinical research data management systems.
- Experience supporting scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ISO 14155 requirements.
Posted Date: 08/04/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $95,700 - $159,500 USD Annual
- US5: $100,500 - $167,500 USD Annual
- US10: $105,300 - $175,500 USD Annual
- US15: $110,100 - $183,400 USD Annual
- US20: $114,800 - $191,400 USD Annual
- US30: $124,400 - $207,400 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Stryker is seeking a Staff Biostatistician to join our Surgical Technology division. This is a U.S.-based remote position, with preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones.
As the Staff Biostatistician, you will support the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical research data across the product development lifecycle. This role combines statistical leadership, clinical trial support, and scientific collaboration to ensure high-quality analyses that inform research, regulatory submissions, publications, and business decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and clinical investigators while serving as a key statistical expert for assigned studies.
This individual contributor role requires independent application of statistical expertise to support clinical research programs, evaluate study data, develop analytical strategies, and deliver accurate, timely statistical outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Do
- Develop statistical analysis plans, including methodology, derived variables, data handling rules, analysis populations, and table, listing, and figure specifications.
- Lead statistical support for clinical trials by analyzing study data and generating statistical outputs, reports, and study deliverables.
- Contribute statistical content to clinical trial protocols, regulatory documentation, study reports, and scientific publications.
- Perform statistical analyses using SAS and other analytical tools to support clinical research, operational metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
- Design and evaluate technical solutions, databases, and analytical processes that improve clinical trial execution and data evaluation.
- Collaborate with clinical, data management, regulatory, and research teams to support protocol design, study conduct, and interpretation of results.
- Present statistical findings to project teams and explain analysis methods and outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Mentor junior statisticians and support the development of statistical standards, procedures, and best practices.
What You Need
Required
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field with medical research content.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant biostatistics experience, inclusive of postgraduate experience.
- Experience supporting clinical trials through statistical analysis plan development, data analysis, and reporting.
- Knowledge of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements applicable to clinical research.
Preferred
- Proficiency with SAS analytical software.
- Experience working with relational databases and clinical research data management systems.
- Experience supporting scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ISO 14155 requirements.
Posted Date: 08/04/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $95,700 - $159,500 USD Annual
- US5: $100,500 - $167,500 USD Annual
- US10: $105,300 - $175,500 USD Annual
- US15: $110,100 - $183,400 USD Annual
- US20: $114,800 - $191,400 USD Annual
- US30: $124,400 - $207,400 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Biostatistician
Confirm your CIP code covers biostatistics
Statistics (27.0502), biostatistics (26.1102), and mathematics (27.01) CIP codes qualify for STEM OPT. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles, since a mismatch delays your extension request.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before you submit your STEM OPT extension application. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name or employer ID to confirm enrollment status before signing anything.
Target employers with active LCA filings in biostatistics
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for biostatistician and statistician roles. Companies with recent LCA activity have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage requirements and understand the STEM OPT process.
Build your I-983 training plan around quantitative deliverables
USCIS requires the I-983 to list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Frame each goal around measurable statistical outputs: model validation, trial analysis, or survival analysis tasks your degree prepared you to perform.
Research prevailing wage tiers using OFLC Wage Search
Biostatistician salaries vary sharply by geography and experience level. Run your specific SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know what DOL wage levels apply in your target market and can evaluate offers accurately.
Apply early if your OPT end date overlaps cap season
If your STEM OPT runs through September, your work authorization could gap without H-1B visa cap-gap coverage. File your extension application at least 90 days before your current OPT expires to keep your status continuous during the USCIS adjudication window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a biostatistics or statistics degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Degrees in biostatistics (CIP 26.1102), statistics (CIP 27.0502), and mathematics (CIP 27.01) all qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Applied mathematics and data science degrees may also qualify depending on the CIP code your institution assigned. Confirm the exact code with your DSO before submitting the extension request to USCIS, since the CIP code on your I-20 must appear on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list.
Does a biostatistician employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT. Your employer must be enrolled before USCIS approves your extension, and they must use E-Verify to confirm your work authorization once you start. Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers that hire biostatisticians are generally enrolled, but verify directly using the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a biostatistician role?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day work as a biostatistician connects to your STEM degree. List specific tasks tied to your training: designing statistical analysis plans, implementing survival models, validating clinical trial data, or applying regression techniques. USCIS looks for concrete learning objectives that a statistics or biostatistics degree would prepare you to perform, not a generic job description. Both you and your employer sign the I-983, and your DSO must authorize it before your extension period begins.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT ends during H-1B season?
If your STEM OPT expires between April 1 and September 30 and your employer filed an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT end date, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Your EAD card will show an earlier expiration, but your authorization continues under cap-gap. Carry your expired EAD, your I-797 receipt notice, and your I-20 with the cap-gap notation together as your employment authorization proof during this period.
Where can I find biostatistician employers that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters biostatistician roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you can see which companies have already sponsored students in statistician and quantitative research roles. Pharmaceutical firms, academic medical centers, government health agencies, and clinical research organizations are common sources. Targeting employers with active DOL filings reduces the risk of accepting an offer from a company unfamiliar with the STEM OPT process.