"Technology Transfer Trainee (Hybrid) - Office of Technology Management"

Position Summary

The purpose of the technology transfer trainee position is for the individual filling the role to acquire skills and experience in the commercial development of research discoveries. Under the supervision of business development staff, the trainee handles straightforward, uncomplicated agreements for both patented and unpatented IP and evaluates university technologies for commercial potential.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include working with and assisting Technology Transfer Office staff in all activities required for transfer of technologies to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries, from initial invention disclosure to licensing. Trainee will assist staff in:

• Development and maintenance of external website.
• Database updating, maintenance and reporting.
• Initial meetings with inventors to discuss invention details.
• Interactions with patent attorneys and participation in patent processing discussions.
• Market research to determine marketing strategies and target companies for inventions.
• Development of non-confidential disclosures.
• Contacts and meetings with potential licensees.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment
Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
Equipment: Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in the life science/biomedical/medical/engineering areas or equivalent work/education combined experience.
• Understanding of patenting, contracts, and licensing activities, either in a university or a private industry.
• Ability to assess the potential for a nascent technology in the commercial arena.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Benefits Statement

Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/