Statistical Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Statistical Scientist (Ph.D.) to join its Data Sciences practice in Bellevue, WA. You will collaborate on diverse projects involving collection, management, visualization, and inferential analysis of data within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities include EDA, statistical inference, predictive modeling, and applying risk analysis to engineering, health, finance, ecology, and the environment. Strong communication and programming skills in SAS/R/C++/Python are valued.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects with exploratory data analysis, statistical inference, and predictive modeling.
• Apply risk analysis methodologies to engineering, health, finance, ecology, and the environment.
• Support clients in planning data collection, including framing the problem, experimental design, sample-size calculations, and sampling strategies.
• Develop reports and visualizations to address clients’ scientific and engineering problems and to support litigation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

C++

SQL

Visual Basic

Python

Job description

Statistical Scientist (Ph.D.)

Location: Bellevue, WA

We are looking for a Statistical Scientist to join our Data Sciences practice in our Bellevue, WA office. In this role, you will collaborate on diverse projects involving the collection, management, visualization, and inferential analysis of data.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of projects involving exploratory data analysis, statistical inference, and predictive modeling.
• Apply risk analysis methodologies to problems in engineering, health, finance, ecology, and the environment.
• Support internal and external clients in planning data collection, including framing the problem, experimental design, sample‑size calculations, and identifying appropriate populations and sampling strategies.
• Develop reports and visualizations to address clients’ scientific and engineering problems and to support litigation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey statistical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience or capabilities in statistical data mining, reliability and life‑data analysis, experimental design, Bayesian statistics, machine learning, or quality control/improvement.
• Minimum of two years of experience with one or more statistical software packages (SAS and R preferred).
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Programming skills in C++, SQL, Visual Basic, or Python and experience with software or dashboard development are strongly preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship required.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is USD $133,000.00 – USD $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience and capabilities.

Benefits

Exponent is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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