"Intellectual Property Officer (Hybrid)"

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $27.92- $48.80. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.28/hr. - $36.21/hr.

Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will begin on or around October 1st, 2024. Posting will remain open until filled.

This position is a Hybrid role with a percentage of the time remote and on-site along with a flexible work arrangement, which includes a non-standard work schedule.

This position is a one year contract.

About the Job

The position collaborates with the Sr. Intellectual Property Officer to conduct analysis of patent agreements, licenses, and technology transfer activities. Responsibilities include drafting and managing various agreements, maintaining IP records, and uploading disclosures to databases. Additionally, the role involves managing the department's docketing system, assisting with programming activities for entrepreneurship projects, coordinating outreach with industry sponsors, planning events, and providing document preparation services. This position entails extensive communication with internal and external stakeholders and involves managing social media and marketing efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Sr. Intellectual Property Officer to perform advanced analysis of provisional and full draft agreements for patents, licenses, letters of intent, and other technology transfer-related activities. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing facility use agreements and Research Infrastructure Commons (RIC) agreements for the wet-lab incubator. Responsible for maintaining the integrity of IP records, uploading of invention disclosures, and other systemwide metrics to the UC Patent Tracking System (PTS) and related databases as needed. Manages the department docketing system and assists with executing programming activities for the NSF i-Corps and Blackstone LaunchPad Entrepreneurship projects.
• Drafts, maintains, dockets, and files reports, contracts, and other required inventions and patent related agreements related to the protection and management of UCM's intellectual property and technology transfer.
• Coordinates outreach and marketing activities with industry sponsors and partners. Assists with the planning of roundtable engagements, seminars, speakers series, conferences, and fireside chats, education and outreach, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in science, technology, engineering, marketing, business, or related area. (Required)
• The skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. (Required)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong quantitative skills required
• Demonstrated ability to confront and clarify issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Thorough research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision making skills and skill to correctly identifying real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills.