PCT Patent Analyst - Biomedical Engineering

1066 CPA Global North America LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance

401k with match

Long term disability

Vacation time

Sick time

Volunteer time

Discount programs

Job summary

Clarivate Analytics is seeking a motivated PCT Patent Analyst to support a contract with the USPTO. You will review PCT applications, perform prior-art searches, and prepare clear opinions with supporting evidence.

This full-time hybrid role requires U.S. citizenship or work eligibility, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. The base salary is $50,000–$60,000 per year, with productivity earnings and an extensive benefits package. Location: multiple US office options.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or work-eligible resident with two years of residency in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Background in engineering, software, or business methods literature
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfort with high-volume, structured research tasks

Responsibilities

• Review PCT patent applications and disclosures to understand subject matter and inventive concepts
• Conduct comprehensive prior-art searches across patent and non-patent literature
• Analyze and compare prior art against PCT applications for novelty and inventive step
• Maintain a complete search history documenting research and prior art
• Prepare clear, well-supported written opinions on novelty and inventive step
• Manage a weekly workload of assigned projects and deadlines
• Stay proficient with patent-searching databases and methodologies
• Follow Clarivate training materials and uphold Code of Business Ethics

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Dependability

Analytical thinking

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

Master’s or PhD

Tools

Patent search platforms

Job description

Are you looking for a way to put your technical knowledge to use by researching and analyzing cutting edge technologies? Clarivate is seeking a motivated PCT Patent Analyst to work with us in support of a contract with the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

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.

About the team 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.

Clarivate is a global leader in trusted and transformative intelligence. We bring together enriched data, insights, analytics and workflow solutions, grounded in deep domain expertise across the spectrum of knowledge, research and innovation. Whether it’s providing insights to transform the water industry or accelerating the delivery of a critical vaccine, our aim is to fuel the world’s greatest breakthroughs by harnessing the power of human ingenuity.

For more information, please visit clarivate.com