Junior Patent Agent - Chemistry
About the role
We are seeking a technology advisor or patent agent for our life sciences patent practice in our Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York offices. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. (or M.D. with research experience) in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field to join our busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice as a technology advisor or patent agent.
Responsibilities
- Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
- Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
- Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
- Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.
Requirements
- Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. (or M.D. with research experience) in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field.
- Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology is required.
Skills
- Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit program to help you and your families achieve and maintain good health—physical, emotional, and financial. Benefits include Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing plans. Law school tuition assistance is available to qualified patent agent candidates. (Temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits except as required by law.)
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000–$155,000. Actual base salary may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, professional licenses, and location. A discretionary performance‑based bonus may also be available for eligible employees.
Schedule
This is a full‑time position requiring at least three days per week in the office.