Tech Transfer & IP Licensing Associate

Selectminds; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA, seeks a Technology Commercialization Associate (TCA) to join the Intellectual Property Office. You will help move Lab technologies from invention to licensing, focusing on energy or computer science domains.

You will evaluate technologies, develop IP strategies, manage the licensing lifecycle, engage researchers, and collaborate with patent attorneys, marketing, and business development professionals in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in energy, CS, or engineering required.
• 1–3+ years in technology transfer or business development preferred.
• Ability to analyze markets, patentability, and licensing potential.
• Strong written and verbal communication with researchers and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IP portfolio for energy and CS research.
• Develop IP and marketing strategies to maximize impact.
• Support licensing negotiations and drafting business terms.
• Educate researchers on technology transfer processes.
• Maintain records of portfolio status and deal pipeline.

Skills

IP portfolio management

Market analysis

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

AI in workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in energy-related discipline

Advanced degree (MBA or related)

Tools

IP databases

Google Suite

Relational databases

Market research tools

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA, seeks a Technology Commercialization Associate (TCA) to join the Intellectual Property Office. You will help move Lab technologies from invention to licensing, focusing on energy or computer science domains.

You will evaluate technologies, develop IP strategies, manage the licensing lifecycle, engage researchers, and collaborate with patent attorneys, marketing, and business development professionals in a hybrid work setting.