Technology Commercialization Associate – Entry Level

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Technology Commercialization Specialist to assist in evaluating and commercializing IP arising from university research. This entry-level role provides structured training and oversight while you learn technology transfer terminology, systems, agreements, and workflows.

You will perform defined assignments, participate in licensing discussions, and help with invention disclosures, market research, and outreach under the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, technology management, life sciences, economics, or a related field.
• No prior professional experience required. This entry-level position is designed for candidates with 0-2 years of relevant experience in commercialization, research, product development, business development, innovation, or technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Support senior commercialization staff in day-to-day communication with assigned faculty and research groups, including meeting preparation and follow-up.
• Assist with invention disclosure intake, check submissions for completeness, and request missing information using established procedures.
• Conduct guided scientific literature and market research; summarize potential applications, competing technologies, and preliminary commercial opportunities for senior review.
• Collect information on funding, inventor affiliations, outside collaborators, and related agreements. Flag possible ownership, reporting, or revenue-sharing obligations for senior assessment.
• Assist with commercialization plans by researching licensing, startup, and funding pathways and completing tasks assigned by the responsible senior staff member.
• Prepare draft technology summaries, internal review materials, and presentations. Obtain appropriate review before external use.
• Work with Business Development to identify potential licensees and company contacts, prepare approved outreach materials, and document responses.
• Provide routine status updates and explain established processes using approved guidance. Communicate respectfully and refer sensitive concerns or substantive strategy questions to senior staff.
• Participate in licensing and collaboration discussions as assigned, document proposed terms and action items, and prepare follow-up materials for review.
• Maintain accurate invention and opportunity records, track assigned tasks and deadlines, and promptly raise delays, missing information, or concerns with the supervisor.
• Coordinate routine information requests and handoffs with IP/Operations, Finance, Compliance, Innovation Hub, and Business Development under established procedures.
• Work with Finance and accounting staff collect records needed to track license revenue, sponsored research funding, and related obligations; refer interpretation and allocation questions to responsible staff.
• Support startup assistance and innovation or entrepreneurship events through assigned research, materials preparation, coordination, and follow-up.
• Complete training, apply feedback, and take on additional defined assignments as proficiency is demonstrated and the supervisor authorizes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, technology management, life sciences, economics, or a related field

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Technology Commercialization Specialist to assist in evaluating and commercializing IP arising from university research. This entry-level role provides structured training and oversight while you learn technology transfer terminology, systems, agreements, and workflows.

You will perform defined assignments, participate in licensing discussions, and help with invention disclosures, market research, and outreach under the