Federal IP & Research Compliance Specialist

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

In-person events

Job summary

CoMotion at the University of Washington seeks a Research Compliance Specialist to lead federal IP reporting under Bayh-Dole, manage invention disclosures, and support researchers and administrators with compliant processes.

You will coordinate intake, maintain records, and work with patent professionals and external counsel to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. A hybrid schedule may be available, with priority on confidentiality and precision.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential information with diplomacy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage federal intellectual property reporting and compliance activities for federally funded university innovations.
• Serve as primary contact for federal reporting inquiries and resolve compliance issues.
• Manage intake of innovation submissions and assign matters to staff.
• Maintain accurate IP, inventorship, and funding records in databases and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, licensing professionals, inventors, and researchers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and implement process improvements and training materials to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

MS Office

Diplomacy & discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CoMotion at the University of Washington seeks a Research Compliance Specialist to lead federal IP reporting under Bayh-Dole, manage invention disclosures, and support researchers and administrators with compliant processes.

You will coordinate intake, maintain records, and work with patent professionals and external counsel to ensure accuracy and timely reporting. A hybrid schedule may be available, with priority on confidentiality and precision.