Entry-Level Chemistry Technology Specialist or Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Entry-Level Chemistry Technology Specialist or Patent Agent

Company name: BCG Attorney Search

Experience: 0-3 yrs required

Posted on: Jul 16, 2024

Valid Through: Aug 15, 2024

Profile:

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking an Entry-Level Chemistry Technology Specialist or Patent Agent with 0-3 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Chemistry, along with strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications in diverse areas, including medicinal chemistry, small molecules, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, polymer science, and drug discovery.

Duties:

• Conducting patent searches and analyses to assess the patentability of inventions.
• Collaborating with inventors and attorneys to gather technical information for patent applications.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the field of chemistry, with a focus on medicinal chemistry, small molecules, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, polymer science, and drug discovery.
• Analyzing and responding to office actions from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Providing technical expertise and support in patent litigation and other legal proceedings.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Certifications:

• Patent Bar admission (preferred but not required).

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in conducting patent searches and analyses.
• Knowledge of patent prosecution processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with inventors, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with medicinal chemistry, small molecules, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, polymer science, and drug discovery.

Company info:

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston, Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]