Job Description

Boutique patent law firm is seeking a Biotechnology Patent Agent or Patent Attorney. 

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Prepare and prosecute biotechnology-related patent applications. Remote work arrangement available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform various tasks related to patent prosecution including: all aspects of preparing and prosecuting patent applications; conducting examiner interviews; and arranging for patentability, state-of-the-art, infringement, validity searches, or prepare patentability opinions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Advanced degree (Ph.D.) is optional but preferred. Preferred areas of study/work experience include, but are not limited to, genetics, immunology, cell biology, proteomics, virology, bacteriology, and molecular biology. Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to at least one State bar (for attorney). Strong academic credentials. Registered to practice before the USPTO.  One or more years of substantial recent patent prosecution experience.

SKILLS:

• Excellent writing, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of various biological systems
• Ability to work well under pressure, and adjust quickly to changing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to manage time, people, and resources in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative, manage projects and handle multiple competing priorities
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities

The position is fully remote.  Great benefits and excellent IP group to work with. 

Company Description

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience. Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, www.bonniejones.com and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!