Patent Analyst/Patent Agent

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and analyzes 3rd party patent filings and technical literature
• Maintains a patent monitoring system and conducts regular meetings with the patent team to review findings
• Delivers research findings in a timely and high-quality manner using tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Coordinates and partners with the R&D team to identify company inventions for patent filing
• Attends R&D meetings and Patent Review Board meetings, serving as a liaison for the patent team
• Assists with the filing of patents and prosecution of company inventions and work closely with outside counsel

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience (in years): 

• Ph.D. in one or more areas of microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or a related life sciences field
• At least 5 years of laboratory experience (including Ph.D. work)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years of postdoctoral studies in a life sciences field
• Licensed as a registered Patent Agent with the USPTO

Knowledge and skills: 

• Strong technical skills and in-depth knowledge/experience in one or more areas of microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or a related life sciences field
• Self-motivated, highly productive, and able to clearly express complex scientific concepts in written form
• Able to read, process and analyze large volumes of scientific and patent literature
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to work on multiple projects at one time, manage competing priorities and work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• If candidate is not already licensed to practice with the USPTO, study and pass the Patent Bar for admission to practice, becoming a Registered Patent Agent within 1 year following start date
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs.Work may involve repetitive arm/wrist motions, mainly in using a computer

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