Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Patentability Analysis - Drafts templates and perform patentability analyses of Washington University inventions. Patent Application Preparation – Drafts templates of patent applications. Patent Scientist will ensure that the appropriate formatting is applied, all data and examples are inserted, and may draft additional description and claims. Prepares figures and sequence listings as required. Prepares formal filing documents, including PCT electronically-generated forms, Application Data Sheets, and other formal documents as required in association with patent applications. Pre-Exam Formalities – Drafts templates and responses to pre-exam notices, such as Invitations to Correct Defects, Payment of Additional Search Fees, Restriction Requirements, etc. Information Disclosure Statements - Prepares templates and obtain references for Information Disclosure Statements. Patent Prosecution – Drafts template responses to Office Actions, including inserting claims and proposed strategies for arguments. Post-Allowance Activities – Drafts analysis related to the review and reporting of Notices of Allowance.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or related fields. Working knowledge of therapeutics, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, immunology, medical diagnostic devices and methods, medical imaging devices and methods, biomedical engineering, chemistry, nanotechnology, electrical engineering, and/or artificial intelligence. Patent preparation and prosecution experience. Registered to practice with the USPTO. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to function effectively under tight deadlines and high volume. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/requests/assignments and manage multiple priorities. Working knowledge of intellectual property. Ability to utilize computerized systems – data entry, word processing, e-mail, internet, etc. Ability to maintain a detail-oriented workload. Effective communication skills (written and verbal). Excellent customer service orientation. Proficiency with online search strategies in literature and patent databases. Rapid proficiency of the IP database systems. Ability to interact professionally with outside parties, and with faculty and administrative staff at the University. Required Qualifications
BS in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields and three years of experience or MS in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or related fields and one year of experience.
Grade G14 Salary Range Base pay is commensurate with experience. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits. EEO/AA Statement Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply. Diversity Statement Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply. Applicant Instructions When you are ready to apply, creating an account only takes a minute. Your account creates a candidate home page which we will use to communicate with you and allows you to apply for jobs and view your application statuses. The first page of the application offers two “Quick Apply” options. Quick Apply allows you to either use a previous application or create a new application using a resume to populate the work experience and education sections of your job application. If using a resume to populate your application, check to ensure the application fields populated accurately. You may skip the “Quick Apply” page by clicking “Next” at the bottom of the page. Documents may be uploaded in the My Experience section of the application. You also have the option to apply with a Linkedin feature, which allows you to apply by using your Linkedin profile to populate some of the job application fields.