TECHNOLOGY LICENSING ASSOCIATE

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Technology Licensing Associate to oversee intake, review, and licensing of university IP. You will collaborate with faculty, patent attorneys and industry partners to develop and commercialize new technologies.

The role requires a strong background in IP management, licensing negotiations and tech transfer. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s is preferred. This full-time position is based in Edinburg, TX, with some travel.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in intellectual property management and commercialization.
• Experience managing inventor disclosures and inventor-patent-attorney relationships.
• Experience in licenses management and negotiation in science/engineering/biomedical IP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art searches, patentability and marketability studies and evaluate new technologies.
• Provide training and outreach programs to faculty and students.
• Promote new technologies to licensees globally and write promotional materials.
• Identify potential commercialization partners from startups to multinational corporations.
• Negotiate license agreements and monitor licensee compliance.

Skills

Intellectual property management

Licensing negotiations

Patent attorney relations

Tech transfer outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

Master’s degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patent analytics software

Job description

Office Location

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 W. University Drive

Human Resources

MASS Building 2 nd Floor

Edinburg, TX 78539

Contact Information

• Edinburg: [phone]
• Brownsville: [phone]

Office Hours

• Monday-Friday
• 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment

College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Position Information

Working Title

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING ASSOCIATE

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

Technology Commercialization

FTE

1.0

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide the intake, review, management, and licensing of intellectual property created at UTRGV . Responsible for working closely with industrial counterparts, faculty, and patent attorneys for development, licensing, and commercialization of new technologies created at UTRGV .

Description of Duties

• Conducts prior art searches, patentability and marketability studies, evaluates new technologies.
• Provides training and outreach programs to faculty and students.
• Promotes new technologies to potential licensees globally. This includes writing public promotional materials.
• Identifies potential commercialization partners, ranging from management teams for start-ups to multinational corporations.
• Negotiates license agreements, fosters existing licensee relationships, and monitors compliance.
• Serves as first contact for all questions regarding intellectual property.
• Manages relationships with internal and external contacts, including researchers, licensees, and early-stage investors.
• Reports for regulatory compliance including Federal iEdison. Must seek continuing training to stay current on regulatory changes.
• Drafts agreements and contracts.
• Edits specific web pages using Cascade and similar tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related engineering, science, or other related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree or terminal degree in life sciences or related engineering, science, or other related field from an accredited University.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in intellectual property management and commercialization, including experience in facilitating inventor disclosure, and in managing inventor patent attorney relationships and experience in managing and negotiating licenses in the science, engineering, biomedical, and/or health-related intellectual property, or
• One (1) year of the required experience with a Master’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or other related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Experience

More than the required experience in the required duties. Experience leading and managing technology transfer staff and interns. Experience in higher education environment. Strong background in science or engineering.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment, especially Microsoft suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or equivalent email system. Experience with patent analytical software. Standard Computer and Software Skills.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to work on multiple assignments contemporaneously. Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking. Team Oriented. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously. Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

08/31/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.