Licensing Assistant

Job Title

Licensing Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Texas A&M Innovation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

,

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$3,392.67 - $5,833.33 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Licensing Assistant, under general supervision, conducts research and analysis of information supporting the licensing team in evaluation of technology disclosures, including topics involving intellectual property protection and commercial applications of new technologies. Provides results to licensing personnel through reports, databases, and other forms of information essential for the successful transfer of The Texas A&M University System's (TAMUS) proprietary research results to commercial applications, through license agreements with industry partners.

Responsibilities:

- Conducts patent/prior art searches, utilizing databases of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other electronic databases.

- Researches prior art in scientific journals, websites, and other publications.

- Performs market research using secondary sources of market information and analyzes results.

- Reviews business and technical literature in fields/applications identified by the licensing personnel and provides summary briefings on relevant/leading edge developments.

- Compiles industry information associated with technology fields of relevance, including identifying companies and associated contacts.

- Prepares focused market/business reports on various topics and innovations.

- Participates with licensing personnel in internal forums (i.e., departmental, college, and member institutions), external forums, committees, and meetings.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, agriculture, or computer sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- One year of technology transfer experience in academia or industry, or laboratory research or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.