Biotech Patent Prosecution Associate — PhD, 1–5 yrs

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Philadelphia seeks a junior to midlevel associate with 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. A Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline is required.

The candidate must have USPTO bar membership and prepare for and pass the patent bar within the first 12 months of employment. The successful applicant will be an active bar member in the state where the Morgan Lewis office is located and possess excellent academics, research, writing, communication,

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology.
• Ph.D. in life sciences is required.
• USPTO bar membership is required.
• Must prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar within 12 months of hire.
• Active bar membership in the Morgan Lewis office state is required.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Strong writing

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Philadelphia seeks a junior to midlevel associate with 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. A Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline is required.

The candidate must have USPTO bar membership and prepare for and pass the patent bar within the first 12 months of employment. The successful applicant will be an active bar member in the state where the Morgan Lewis office is located and possess excellent academics, research, writing, communication,