PCT Patent Analyst - Biomedical Engineering

Clarivate; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance

401k with match

Long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Volunteer time

Discount programs

Job summary

Clarivate Plc is seeking a PCT Patent Analyst to support a USPTO contract. You will review PCT applications, perform prior-art searches, and prepare written opinions on novelty and inventive step.

This full-time, hybrid role is based in the US with two days per week in one of our offices. Candidates should have an engineering or life sciences background and 2+ years of patent searching experience, with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review PCT patent applications and disclosures to understand subject matter and inventive concepts.
• Conduct comprehensive prior-art searches across patent/non-patent literature using patent-searching platforms.
• Analyze and compare prior art to assess novelty and inventive step.
• Prepare clear, well-supported written opinions on novelty and inventive step.
• Maintain a weekly workload of assigned projects with deadlines and high quality.

Skills

Citizenship/work eligibility

Public Trust Clearance

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Life Sciences

Master’s or PhD

Tools

Patent databases

Proprietary 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.
  
  

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.