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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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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 to 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
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.
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Divisional Information
Medical Devices
General Medical Devices:
Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.
Diabetes
We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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 to 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
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.
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Divisional Information
Medical Devices
General Medical Devices:
Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.
Diabetes
We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
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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.