What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHEMICAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR OR PATENT AGENT position at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.?
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. seeks Ph.D. candidates nearing the completion of their studies and thesis defense, recent Ph.D. graduates working in academia or industry, or experienced patent agents to join the firm as a Scientific Advisor or Patent Agent in its Chicago office. The candidate’s Ph.D. should be in the area of chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related area. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ideal candidate will be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a minimum of three years.
The firm will provide training to become a patent agent and an active member of our chemical practice. Responsibilities will include preparation and prosecution of patent applications and support of patent litigation and client counseling.
Benefits include a great hybrid work environment; medical/dental/vision benefits; flexible spending/health savings account; life/long-term disability/shorty-term disability insurance; MedjetAssist; 401(k)/profit sharing; professional development account; parental leave; an opportunity for a bonus based on billings; and reimbursement for one USPTO review course and examination.
E-mail resumes, with complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts, to: lawcareers@leydig.com
Leydig offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
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