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Survey Statistician jobs are open across federal agencies, market research firms, healthcare organizations, and academia, from entry-level analyst to senior and principal statistician, with specializations in survey design, sampling methodology, and data analysis. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated quantitative scientist to work at the intersection of AI, data and pharmaceutical Research & Development. The successful candidate will combine strong data analytic and scientific reasoning with demonstrated ability to use generative AI agentic approach to solve complex scientific problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver solutions to challenging problems across pharmaceutical Research & Development
- Collaborate with scientists, clinicians and regulatory agencies to translate scientific problems into tangible solutions.
- Communicate ideas and concepts clearly, technical and non-technical audiences.
- Author formal data analytic protocols and reports.
- PhD or Master’s degree with relevant quantitative education.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise with agentic AI, supported by concrete examples of solutions, tools, research, or applications.
- Strong foundation in statistical reasoning, data analysis, and quantitative problem solving.
- Evidence of passion for rapid learning, work independently and collaboratively in a team, and excellent communication.
Experience in one or more of the following is desirable:
- Demonstrated expertise in commonly used statistical and analytical concepts, methodologies, and models
- Experience with the full analytics pipeline, including problem formulation, data collection design, data processing, modeling and analysis, and the reporting and delivery of results.
BARDS2020
Required Skills:
Applied Statistics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Science, Generative AI, Intelligent Agents, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving, Research Designs, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Study Design
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
The primary location for this posting is:
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$117,000.00 - $184,200.00
This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
11/30/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R426163
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated quantitative scientist to work at the intersection of AI, data and pharmaceutical Research & Development. The successful candidate will combine strong data analytic and scientific reasoning with demonstrated ability to use generative AI agentic approach to solve complex scientific problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver solutions to challenging problems across pharmaceutical Research & Development
- Collaborate with scientists, clinicians and regulatory agencies to translate scientific problems into tangible solutions.
- Communicate ideas and concepts clearly, technical and non-technical audiences.
- Author formal data analytic protocols and reports.
- PhD or Master’s degree with relevant quantitative education.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise with agentic AI, supported by concrete examples of solutions, tools, research, or applications.
- Strong foundation in statistical reasoning, data analysis, and quantitative problem solving.
- Evidence of passion for rapid learning, work independently and collaboratively in a team, and excellent communication.
Experience in one or more of the following is desirable:
- Demonstrated expertise in commonly used statistical and analytical concepts, methodologies, and models
- Experience with the full analytics pipeline, including problem formulation, data collection design, data processing, modeling and analysis, and the reporting and delivery of results.
BARDS2020
Required Skills:
Applied Statistics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Science, Generative AI, Intelligent Agents, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving, Research Designs, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Study Design
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement​
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
The primary location for this posting is:
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$117,000.00 - $184,200.00
This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
11/30/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R426163
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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 survey statistician jobs.
- Master's or doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in SAS, R, or STATA for survey data analysis and reporting
- Experience designing probability-based samples including stratified and cluster designs
- Knowledge of variance estimation methods such as Taylor linearization or jackknife replication
- Familiarity with federal survey standards including Office of Management and Budget guidelines
- Experience with survey weighting, nonresponse adjustment, and post-stratification calibration
Tips for Your Survey Statistician Job Search
Tailor your resume for survey-specific skills
Highlight sampling design, weighting, and variance estimation separately from general statistical work. Hiring managers in this field look for experience with complex survey designs like stratified or cluster sampling, so make those methods explicit rather than burying them under broad analytics language.
List every statistical software package you use
Many survey statistician postings filter by software proficiency. Name SAS, R, STATA, or any specialized survey analysis tool you know in a dedicated skills section so automated screening systems and reviewers both catch them quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists survey 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 survey lifecycle stage
Some roles focus on questionnaire design, others on data collection management or post-collection weighting. Read postings carefully and apply to the stage where your deepest experience sits, since generalist framing often undersells a strong specialist candidate.
Prepare a cognitive testing or pretesting example
Interviewers at federal agencies and research firms frequently ask how you validate survey instruments before fielding. Have a concrete example ready that covers the problem you identified, the method you used to test it, and how you revised the instrument based on results.
Negotiate job title and project scope alongside pay
Survey statistician roles vary widely in how much design authority they give versus execution-only work. During offer discussions, ask which part of the survey lifecycle you will own so you can assess career development alongside compensation.
Survey Statistician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most survey statisticians?
The companies hiring the most survey statisticians right now include AtriCure, XLA, and Merck, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal contractors and large health research organizations tend to post the most consistent volume throughout the year.
How many survey statistician jobs are remote?
About 38% of survey statistician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on data analysis and weighting rather than in-person data collection management. Positions tied to interviewer supervision or in-field cognitive testing are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a survey statistician?
Start with a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or a social science with heavy quantitative coursework, then pursue a master's or doctorate to become competitive for most research and federal roles. Build hands-on experience through thesis work, internships, or graduate research assistantships that involve real survey datasets. Learn SAS or R, study sampling theory, and familiarize yourself with federal data collection standards to meet common employer requirements.
How do you get hired as a survey statistician with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled research assistant, statistical analyst, or junior survey methodologist, which often accept candidates still completing graduate programs. Emphasize coursework in sampling, questionnaire design, or applied regression, and show any project where you worked with survey microdata, even from a public-use file. Federal agencies and large research organizations run student trainee and pathways programs that are specifically designed to bring in early-career candidates.
What does the survey statistician interview process look like?
Most processes include a phone screen with HR followed by a technical interview where you walk through your sampling methodology experience and software skills. A second round with the research or methods team often includes a written exercise or case study involving a survey design scenario. Federal positions may add a structured panel interview scored against published competencies, and some roles require a brief presentation on past project work.
Where can I find and apply to survey statistician jobs?
You can find and apply to survey statistician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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