Technology Specialist Chemistry

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Retirement and profit-sharing plans

Annual technology allowance

Family-friendly with back-up childcare

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Austin, TX seeks a Technology Specialist in Chemistry for its Intellectual Property practice, focusing on cutting-edge chemistry technologies and top-tier clients.

Duties include drafting patent applications with descriptions and figures, communicating with the USPTO, advising litigation teams, and interviewing inventors.

Position requires PhD in Chemistry, 1-3 years patent drafting/prosecution, strong writing, and USPTO registration preferred; hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or closely related field required.
• 1-3 years of patent drafting and/or prosecution experience.
• Superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Registration before the USPTO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications, including descriptions and figures.
• Correspond with the patent office regarding pending applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on technical expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.

Skills

Superior writing skills

Excellent academic credentials

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Technology Specialist in Chemistry for its Austin, TX office. This role is integral to the Intellectual Property practice, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and top-tier clients.

Duties

• Draft patent applications, including descriptions and figures.
• Correspond with the patent office regarding pending applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on technical expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field with small molecule and/or pharmaceutical experience.
• 1-3 years of patent drafting and/or prosecution experience.
• Superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (preferred).

Education

PhD in Chemistry or closely related field.

Certifications

Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (preferred).

Skills

• Superior writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Annual Technology Allowance.
• Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare and health and wellness initiatives.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.