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# Statistical Scientist (Ph.D.)

- **Company:** Exponent
- **Location:** Natick, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Vba Programming Language
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16990176/Statistical-Scientist-Ph-D-Washington-Bellevue

## About the Role

* Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field
 * Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate statistical concepts to non-technical audiences
 * Experience or capabilities in such subject areas as statistical data mining, analysis of reliability and life data, experimental design, Bayesian statistics, machine learning, or quality control/improvement
 * Minimum of 2 years' experience with one or more statistical software packages (SAS and R are preferred)
 * Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
 * Programming skills (e.g., C++, SQL, Visual Basic, Python) and software or dashboard development experience are strongly preferred
 * Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required

## Description

We are currently seeking a Statistical Scientist for our Data Sciences Practice to be based in our Bellevue, WA office. In this role, you will work as part of a team engaged on diverse projects in the collection, management, visualization, and inferential analysis of data.
You will be responsible for

 * Participating in diverse projects involving exploratory data analysis, statistical inference, and predictive modeling
 * Applying risk analysis methodologies to problems in engineering, health, finance, ecology, and the environment
 * Providing support to internal and external clients when planning data collection, including framing the problem, experimental design, sample size calculations, and identifying appropriate populations and sampling strategies
 * Developing reports and visualizations to address clients' scientific and engineering problems and to support litigation


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