Technical Specialist - Life Sciences

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP as a Technical Specialist in Life Sciences
H2: Work at a top global law firm in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco or Washington, DC
H2: Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package Available
H2: Equal Employment Opportunity for All Qualified Applicants

Law Firm Seeking Technical Specialist in Life Sciences

- Highly reputable global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
- Diverse and dynamic work environment
- Opportunity to work in one of five strategic hubs: Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Washington, DC
- Full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities:

- Conduct research, sequence management, and searching
- Investigate inventorship issues
- Evaluate patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness of invention disclosures
- Analyze scientific and technical documents, including patent documents
- Draft patent applications and respond to office actions
- Assist with prosecution and appeals to PTAB
- Meet with clients to discuss inventions and potential patent claims
- Prepare clearance analyses

Requirements:

- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, etc.)
- At least 2 years of experience in life sciences
- Strong writing and research abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills

How to Apply:

- Apply online at and select "Careers"
- Qualified candidates must apply by visiting our website

Salary Information:

- Salary range for San Francisco, CA positions: $80, - $120,
- Final salary wages offered may vary based on experience, expertise, and other factors
- Total compensation package includes eligibility for annual discretionary bonus and participation in various benefit plans
- Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided upon receiving an offer of employment

Equal Employment Opportunity:

- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants
- Diversity and inclusion are valued and encouraged
- Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic

Accommodations:

- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
- If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at

H2: Responsibilities and Requirements
• Conduct research, sequence management, and searching
• Investigate inventorship issues
• Evaluate patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness of invention disclosures
• Analyze scientific and technical documents, including patent documents
• Draft patent applications and respond to office actions
• Assist with prosecution and appeals to PTAB
• Meet with clients to discuss inventions and potential patent claims
• Prepare clearance analyses
• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, etc.)
• At least 2 years of experience in life sciences
• Strong writing and research abilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

H2: How to Apply and Salary Information
• Apply online at and select "Careers"
• Qualified candidates must apply by visiting our website
• Salary range for San Francisco, CA positions: $80, - $120,
• Final salary wages offered may vary based on experience, expertise, and other factors
• Total compensation package includes eligibility for annual discretionary bonus and participation in various benefit plans
• Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided upon receiving an offer of employment

H2: Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations
• Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants
• Diversity and inclusion are valued and encouraged
• Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic
• Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
• If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at

Not specified.

Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, WageWorks Commuter Benefits, paid holidays, personal days, vacation days, paid sick leave, bereavement leave, parental leave, pregnancy disability leave.

Not specified.

Research, Analytical Thinking, Scientific Analysis, Written and Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills.

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting the company website and selecting “Careers.”

Qualification and Experience Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field, excellent academic credentials.

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