SAS Developer

Princeton IT Services, Inc; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Princeton, NJ is looking for a skilled SAS Developer to join their data analytics team. This role requires expertise in SAS programming and experience in healthcare or financial services. The ideal candidate will work with large datasets, generate statistical reports, and ensure data quality. Responsibilities include developing SAS programs, collaborating with analysts, and supporting data processing. If you have a strong background in SAS and data manipulation, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAS programming.
• Strong understanding of data structures and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement SAS programs.
• Collaborate with analysts to gather requirements.
• Generate statistical summaries and dashboards.

Skills

SAS Programming

Data Manipulation

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

SAS Visual Analytics

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented SAS Developer to join our data analytics and reporting team in Princeton, NJ. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAS programming and data manipulation, along with experience working in healthcare, life sciences, or financial services. This role involves working with large datasets, generating statistical reports, and supporting end-to-end data processing and analytics.

Job Title: SAS Developer

Location: Princeton, NJ (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, test, and implement SAS programs for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
2. Collaborate with business analysts, statisticians, and data scientists to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
3. Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance checks.
4. Optimize SAS code for performance and scalability.
5. Generate statistical summaries, dashboards, and customized reports as needed.
6. Support ad hoc data analysis and reporting requests.
7. Document all programs and maintain version control as per company standards.
8. Ensure compliance with internal and external data privacy and security regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAS programming (Base SAS, SAS Macros, SAS/SQL).
• Strong understanding of data structures, relational databases, and data modeling.
• Experience with clinical trials (CDISC standards like SDTM/ADaM) or financial datasets is a plus.
• Proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and reporting using SAS.
• Familiarity with Excel, SQL, and tools like Python or R is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAS certification (Base or Advanced).
• Experience working in a regulated environment (pharma, insurance, healthcare).
• Knowledge of visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or SAS Visual Analytics.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology