Remote Patent QA Analyst — PCT for Medical Devices

Clarivate Analytics; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k with match

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick time

Volunteer time

Job summary

Clarivate Analytics is hiring a Senior QA Patent Analyst to join the Intellectual Property team. You will review medical device and/or mechanical engineering patent cases from the USPTO and maintain daily quality control of all deliverables through consistent review of PCT cases.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background and 5+ years as a patent analyst, plus 2+ years of PCT examination experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Manufacturing or Aerospace) or equivalent relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience working as a Patent Analyst or a similar role
• 2+ years of successful, full-time PCT examination experience
• Must pass USPTO Background check
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• U.S. citizen or work eligible legal resident who has resided in the U.S. for the last two years
• Understanding of AQL-based quality systems and their implementation
• Understanding of technical subject matter in one or more technical areas
• Ability to independently complete review of five assigned PCT cases daily on average
• Understanding of lack of unity practice as well as differences between US and PCT examination practice
• Ability to effectively communicate with PCT Analysts and managers by providing detailed correction requests and positive feedback where appropriate
• Ability to recommend, draft, and implement corrective action plans when necessary

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily quality control of all outgoing deliverables to the USPTO through consistent review of PCT cases
• Maintains an AQL-based performance monitoring system for ready assessment of all personnel within their technical area
• Works to ensure that performance issues are carefully managed to maintain compliance
• Communicates quality control needs such as revisions directly to PCT production managers and personnel

Skills

PCT examination experience

Quality control

Technical subject matter knowledge

Communication with PCT analysts

Corrective action planning

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Clarivate Analytics is hiring a Senior QA Patent Analyst to join the Intellectual Property team. You will review medical device and/or mechanical engineering patent cases from the USPTO and maintain daily quality control of all deliverables through consistent review of PCT cases.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background and 5+ years as a patent analyst, plus 2+ years of PCT examination experience.