Technology Licensing Associate - Drive Invention Licensing

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Technology Licensing Associate to identify, evaluate, market, and license university inventions. You will represent the Office of Research in collaboration with inventors, patent counsel, and industry partners to maximize IP value.

The role emphasizes contract management, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination to advance commercialization of research outcomes. Collaborative, detail-oriented professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in business, law, physical or biological science, or engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree with three years of directly related work experience in technology transfer/IP management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventions and manage patent prosecution with outside counsel.
• Marketing and licensing of university inventions.
• Manage portfolio of licenses, options, and IP agreements.
• Perform related duties and ensure contractual compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Prioritization

Technical evaluation

Education

Graduate degree in business, physical/biological science, or engineering

Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years related IP/tech transfer experience

Job description

Washington State University seeks a Technology Licensing Associate to identify, evaluate, market, and license university inventions. You will represent the Office of Research in collaboration with inventors, patent counsel, and industry partners to maximize IP value.

The role emphasizes contract management, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination to advance commercialization of research outcomes. Collaborative, detail-oriented professionals are encouraged to apply.