Licensing Assistant

Overview

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.

Licensing Assistant

Texas A&M University System Offices

Texas A&M Innovation

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

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.