Technology Commercialization Assistant

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Technology Commercialization Assistant to support Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) with a broad range of professional administrative duties related to technology commercialization projects and initiatives. Responsibilities include research, data analysis, and assisting with invention scouting, patent evaluation, and portfolio management.

The position emphasizes independent work as well as teamwork, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Biological Science, or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad range of professional administrative support for technology commercialization projects and initiatives.
• Conduct research and analyze data to assist with informed data-driven decisions.
• Attend and support IPP meetings and training opportunities.
• Learn about technology commercialization through market research, due diligence, and technology assessment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description - Technology Commercialization Assistant (2603816)

Technology Commercialization Assistant

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Biological Science, or related field. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Biological Science, or related field. One (1) year of full-time administrative and/or research experience. Experience working in or with a technology assessment, development, and/or technology transfer office. Experience in a business development and/or investment environment. Product design/prototyping and/or laboratory research experience. Experience with technology-based start-up companies.

Brief Description of Duties:

The Technology Commercialization Assistant will support the Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) staff with a broad range of professional administrative duties related to technology commercialization projects and initiatives.

Focus will be on assisting with the following:

• Invention scouting and invention disclosure facilitation
• Patent evaluation, marketing, and the administration of intellectual property.
• Assessment and management of portfolios of patents and technologies, seeking to maximize the value of total assets held by IPP.
• Process and workflow improvement projects, including but not limited to software and database management systems. The successful incumbent will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Duties Include:

• Provide a broad range of professional administrative support for various technology commercialization projects and initiatives such as conduct research and analyze data as needed to assist with informed data-driven decisions. Learn about technology commercialization through participation in decisions. Through market research, due diligence, technology research, and on-line research, the incumbent will learn how to evaluate technologies in terms of science, market and customers, competitive landscape, product economics, regulatory pathways and overall potential for commercialization.
• Attend, participate, and provide a broad range of professional administrative support for IPP meetings.
• Enhance relevant professional skills and understanding of University operations through participation in various training programs, courses, or other learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, the candidate hired will need to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other "protected individual" (as defined by 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324b(a)(3)).

This position is a time limited appointment (up to two years) at which time the incumbent is expected to be able to qualify and apply for a Licensing or other higher position, however, there is no guarantee that a position will be available or that the incumbent will qualify.

This position may be eligible for alternative workplace arrangements/telework (hybrid) after a period of training has been completed.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting [e-mail]. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job Number:

2603816

Official Job Title : Administrative Assistant I

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Intellectual Property Partners

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours : 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Posting Start Date

Oct 22, 2026

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : N6

SBU Area : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook