Technology Specialist (Chemistry)

Clark Elbing. Scientists at law.  

Clark Elbing is looking for a talented Technology Specialist with a background in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry to join our Legal Staff. 

As a Technology Specialist, you will leverage your scientific knowledge and expertise to collaborate with Partners and Patent Attorneys in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications.   

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Successful candidates will possess excellent analytical and communications skills; they must think, write, and speak clearly.    

Our Technology Specialists are called upon to apply their extensive substantive knowledge to:  

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.  
• Develop, write and edit material for reports, opinion letters, applications and related technical publications related to scientific work methods, experimental procedures, and inventions in chemistry and related disciplines. 
• Analyze, review and prepare licensing agreements, investor due diligence studies and opinion letters concerning patents and patent applications.  
• Prepare and review patent applications by applying high level substantive knowledge of chemistry, current research, scientific methods and analysis. 
• Assist Partners and Patent Attorneys with advice to clients regarding patentability of inventions, Freedom to Operate analyses, and validity of patents. 

Clark Elbing principally builds its professional staff by hiring strong Ph.D. scientists as Technology Specialists, who are trained in patent prosecution, provided comprehensive review materials for the patent bar exam, and supported through law school. Clark Elbing offers flexible working conditions including on-site in Boston, remote, and hybrid positions.  

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