Licensing Assistant

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 37,862 - 65,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Defined benefit retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System is seeking a Licensing Assistant. This role includes conducting patent searches, analyzing market data, and preparing reports. A bachelor's degree in relevant sciences or engineering is required, alongside one year of experience in technology transfer or research.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $3,392.67 to $5,833.33 per month, based on experience, and an excellent benefits package including health benefits, paid leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• One year of technology transfer experience in academia or industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent/prior art searches utilizing databases.
• Research prior art in scientific journals and publications.
• Perform market research and analyze results.
• Review business and technical literature.
• Compile industry information related to technology fields.
• Prepare focused market/business reports.
• Participate in forums and meetings with licensing personnel.

Skills

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, agriculture, or computer sciences

Job description

Overview

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

Job Title

Licensing Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Texas A&M Innovation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

,

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary
$3,392.67 - $5,833.33 per month commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patent/prior art searches, utilizing databases of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other electronic databases.
• Researches prior art in scientific journals, websites, and other publications.
• Performs market research using secondary sources of market information and analyzes results.
• Reviews business and technical literature in fields/applications identified by the licensing personnel and provides summary briefings on relevant/leading edge developments.
• Compiles industry information associated with technology fields of relevance, including identifying companies and associated contacts.
• Prepares focused market/business reports on various topics and innovations.
• Participates with licensing personnel in internal forums (i.e., departmental, college, and member institutions), external forums, committees, and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, agriculture, or computer sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of technology transfer experience in academia or industry, or laboratory research or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.