PCT Patent Analyst - Biomedical Engineering

Clarivate; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with match

Life Insurance

Vacation

Sick Time

Volunteer Time

Discount Programs

Job summary

Clarivate Plc is seeking a motivated PCT Patent Analyst to join our team. You will perform comprehensive searches and write opinions on patentability for a variety of technologies for USPTO support.

The role requires a technical bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences and 2+ years in patent examining or searching. A U.S. citizen or eligible resident with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences.
• 2+ years of patent examining or patent searching.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or work-eligible legal resident with residency in the U.S. for the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Review PCT patent applications and technical disclosures to understand subject matter and inventive concepts.
• Conduct comprehensive prior-art searches across patent and non-patent literature.
• Analyze prior art against the patent application for novelty and inventive step.
• Maintain a complete search history documenting research and prior art.
• Prepare clear written opinions on novelty and inventive step.
• Manage weekly workload and meet deadlines with high quality.
• Stay current on patent-searching databases and procedures.
• Adhere to Clarivate Code of Business Ethics.

Skills

Patent searching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Patent databases

Job description

Are you looking for a way to put your technical knowledge to use by researching and analyzing cutting edge technologies?

Join our team! Clarivate is seeking a motivated PCT Patent Analyst to work with us in support of a contract with the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). As a Patent Analyst, you will be responsible for performing a comprehensive search and written opinion on the patentability of an array of diverse technologies.

About You – Experience, Education, Skills, And Accomplishments

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas or similar:
  • Biomedical Engineering, preferred
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Life Sciences
• 2+ years of experience in patent examining or patent searching
• Must be a U.S. citizen or work-eligible legal resident who has continuously resided in the U.S. for at least the two previous years
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

It would be great if you also had

• Master's or PhD
• At least 3 years of previous patent examining or patent searching experience
• In-depth knowledge of technical literature in the areas of engineering, software, and business methods
• Demonstrated work experience in roles requiring a high level of attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and dependability in completing quality projects against deadlines

What will you be doing in this role?

• Review PCT patent applications and technical disclosures to quickly understand the subject matter, inventive concepts, and technical nuances that may distinguish an invention from existing prior art.
• Conduct comprehensive prior-art searches across patent and non-patent literature using commercial patent-searching platforms and proprietary technical databases.
• Analyze and compare relevant prior art against the PCT patent application to assess novelty and inventive step.
• Maintain a clear, logical, and complete search history documenting the research conducted and relevant prior art identified.
• Prepare clear, well-supported written opinions that apply the most relevant prior art and explain findings related to novelty and inventive step.
• Manage a weekly workload of assigned projects, meeting established deadlines while maintaining consistently high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Maintain proficiency with patent-searching databases, technical literature resources, and established search methodologies.
• Stay current on search procedures and best practices through ongoing review of Clarivate-provided training materials and resources.
• Adhere to Clarivate's Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct.

Our team has supported the USPTO by providing PCT Chapter I Search and Examination services since 2005 (formerly as Landon IP and CPA Global). You will join a team of full-time colleagues and contractors supporting this work with the USPTO. You will report directly to the Manager of Technical PCT Patent Analysis.

Hours of Work

• Full-time, permanent position
• This is a hybrid role working 2 days a week in one of our US offices.

Compensation - US Only

The expected base salary for this position is $50,000-60,000 USD per year. This role is eligible for productivity earnings with an annual target of $30,000. Individual pay is based upon experience, education, skill and ability, expertise, and relevant factors.

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, you will be eligible to participate in a benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k with match, long term disability coverage, vacation, sick time, volunteer time, discount programs, and many more.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.