Intellectual Property Associate or Patent Agent-Biotechnology Practice Group #20143

Vanguard-IP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player specializing in intellectual property is seeking highly qualified candidates with advanced degrees in Biotechnology or Molecular Biology. This role emphasizes the importance of life science experience in patent preparation and prosecution, alongside excellent communication skills. Candidates must be adept at swiftly understanding new technical concepts and efficiently reviewing patent literature. Join a firm that values confidentiality and focuses on matching talent with client needs in the IP realm, offering a unique opportunity to advance your career in a specialized field.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials with a Masters or Doctorate in a relevant field.
• Life science experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to review patent literature

Ability to grasp technical teachings

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Biotechnology

Graduate degree in Molecular Biology

Job description

REQUIREMENTS
• Strong academic credentials, which should minimally include a Masters or Doctorate degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related field. Graduate degrees are required.
• Life science work experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ability to grasp new technical teachings quickly.
• Ability to efficiently review patent and non-patent literature for key concepts.
• Excellent communication skills--both written and verbal--and exceptional organizational skills.

SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our concentrated focus in these areas enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests.

CONFIDENTIALITY
At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.