Statistician Intern (Summer 2026)

General Summary

Under the direction of a statistics manager or above, the Statistics Intern Temp assists with the implementation of clinical research projects through statistical analysis and data review. This role supports the biostatistics, data management, and clinical research teams and provides an opportunity to increase clinical knowledge through familiarity with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations, statistical principles, and guidelines of other regulatory health agencies.

We will be accepting resumes for the Summer 2026 statistician intern opportunity until February 20, when we will begin screening potential candidates. We anticipate scheduling final interviews mid-March and will extend an offer before the end of the same month. This role will last approximately 3 months, with the potential to extend beyond the summer.

This role is not open to external agencies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

•Work with an experience statistician on one or two statistical topics*

•Generate data tables, figures, and listings for clinical study reports *

•Utilize and select appropriate statistical methods for the analysis of clinical study data *

•Write and document data analysis programs *

•Set up study folders and programming environment *

•Generate and validate analysis datasets *

•Perform complex data checking *

•Interface with co-workers within Clinical Research on trial data review and reporting

•Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and

global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *

•Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *

•Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *

•Perform in-house administrative tasks in assigned projects.

•Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

*Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:

•Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field with 1+ years of data analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional qualifications:

•PhD (earned or in process) highly preferred.

•Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

•Technology adept and strong proficiency with MS Suite and other standard office software.

•Proficiency with SAS or other statistical programs strongly preferred. 

Specific Areas of Experience and Interest

•Longitudinal analysis and missing data imputation.

•Meta-analysis.

•Actigraphy data/wearable device data.

Working Conditions

•General office environment.

•May have business travel from 0% - 15% to research sites may be required

•Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

•Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.

•Must be able to move between buildings and floors.

•Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.

•Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.

•Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.

•Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Compensation: $30/hour - $50/hour

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. 

What We Offer

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.