Remote On-Call Patent Searcher; Mechanical & Tech

ASRC Business Innovation, LLC, subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding, is seeking anOn Call Patent Searcherto support a government program located in Alexandria, VA.

This position issupported remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed electrical, mechanical, computer or chemical technology-related patent and non-patent literature searching in various online databases-mechanical highly preferable.

• Analyzes complex search requests to determine requirements and strategy.
• Develops and modifies complex search strategies to conduct searches of electronic resources.
• Reviews and prepares search results for customer in specified formats in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Uses independent judgment in selecting from a wide variety of electronic databases.
• Fluently uses search tools offered by a number of vendors as well as in house systems to develop complex search strategies and conduct the searches.

• Detail oriented with the ability to review search reports for clarity and accuracy.

• Accepts projects with defined due dates based on operational needs.
• Quickly adapts to preferred techniques to meet quality requirements.
• Consistently delivers search reports that meet quality metrics.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (degree in a relevant technology field).

• Minimum of 2years’ experience in electronic database searching.

• Expert in complex searching of scientific and technical literature and patents using one or more major on-line commercial and in-house vendors and tools (STN, , Pub Med, Orbit, IEEE, PE2E Search)

• Expert knowledge of scientific and technical literature, reference tools, and on-line systems.
• Expert in searching for scientific and technical literature in at least one technology area and experience in searching one or more other technology areas
• Expert in searching for literature and resources on the Internet.
• Experience with and knowledge of the U.S. patent systemand patent examining procedures.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Successful complete a government issued background investigation.