Patent Examiner (Chemistry) Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks qualified individuals to examine ideas, shaping the future of patent examination, advancing processes, and supporting innovation in cutting-edge ways.

The position follows OPM qualification standards for Chemistry and the GS-1224 Patent Examiner series, with options for education-plus-experience pathways. BASIC REQUIREMENTS include a bachelor’s degree in physical or life sciences or engineering with chemistry coursework and calculus, plus physics, or an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, life sciences or engineering with 30 semester hours in chemistry and 6 hours of physics; calculus coursework.
• Combination of education and experience: major in chemistry with required coursework plus appropriate experience or further education.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by coursework in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics

Job description

The USPTO drives U.S innovation for the benefit of all Americans and providing intellectual property protection for innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide. We are looking for talented individuals to examine ideas that benefit society and bring innovation to market. You'll shape the future of patent examination, advance key processes, and support innovation in cutting-edge ways.

What are the work history and educational requirements for this position?

Below are the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the Patent Examiner (Chemistry) position. Please see OPM's information on the Individual Occupational Requirements for Chemistry Series. OPM's prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Patent Examiner Series, GS-1224, is available at OPM Patent Examiner Series 1224.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for all grade levels in this series include:

(A) At least a bachelor's degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by coursework in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.

OR

(B) Have a combination of education and experience--course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Applicants must also meet the additional requirements listed below.

Applicants for the GS-7 position have many ways to qualify. In addition to the basic requirements as stated above, applicants may have A, B, C, or D listed below to qualify:

• (A) At least one year of graduate-level education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited