Technology Specialist Chemistry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Retirement & profit-sharing plans

Technology allowance

Family-friendly childcare

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Houston, TX seeks a Technology Specialist in Chemistry for its Intellectual Property practice. The role focuses on cutting-edge chemical technologies and top-tier clients.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Chemistry with experience in small molecules or pharmaceuticals and 1-3 years of patent drafting or prosecution, plus strong writing and academic credentials. Registration before the USPTO is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or 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.

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

Patent drafting experience

Patent prosecution experience

Superior writing skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Technology Specialist in Chemistry for its Houston, 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.