Technology Specialist

We’re hiring!

Clark+Elbing. Scientists at law.

Clark+Elbing is expanding its legal staff and looking to add a standout scientist with an advanced degree, preferably a PhD or equivalent, in the fields of physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, microfluidics, or chemical engineering with interdisciplinary experience in biology or synthetic chemistry for the position of Technology Specialist. As a Technology Specialist, you will use your scientific knowledge and expertise to draft and assist Partners and Patent Attorneys in the prosecution of patent applications.

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 assist in the prosecution of patent applications.
• Develop, write and edit material for reports, opinion letters, applications and related technical publications concerned with scientific work methods, procedures and inventions in their scientific field.
• Analyze, review and prepare licenses 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 biological science, current research, scientific methods and analysis.
• Assist Partners and Patent Attorneys with advice to clients concerning patentability of inventions, infringement of patents and validity of patents.

Clark+Elbing principally builds its professional staff by hiring strong Ph.D. scientists as Technology Specialists, who are trained, encouraged to pass the patent bar, and supported through law school.

Clark+Elbing offers flexible working conditions including on-site in Boston, remote and hybrid positions. The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $147,870 and is based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills and billable hours.

If the prospect of being at the forefront of scientific discovery and technological innovation sounds exciting to you, please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to [email protected].

This position may be available for remote work to candidates who reside in the US, are authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, and are located in any of the following states: MA, NY, CT, IL, IN, NH, PA, RI, TX, MD, VA, MN, ND or WA. MA candidates are preferred due to client meetings in the Boston area.

Clark+Elbing LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing all employees with a work environment that is respectful, professional, and inclusive. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex/gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetics, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.