Patent Associate - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Associate in Boulder, CO, with 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in fields such as cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health disciplines.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution and counseling.
• Collaborate with clients to develop patent strategies.
• Prepare and file patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Patent bar membership.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior academic credentials.

Education

• Advanced degree in life sciences or related field.

Certifications

• Patent bar membership.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Family-building benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parenting support concierge.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.