Technology Transfer Agent

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Technology Transfer agent to work in our Commercial Partnerships and Tech Transitions department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off. You will report to the Director of the department. This is a 2 year project hire position.

You will provide professional support to others at INL that are engaged in business intelligence, asset management, accomplishing INL's technology transfer mission.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform assessments and reviews of technology business landscapes for Principal Investigators (PI) including prior art and business intelligence for new partner identification using commercially available software tools, such as PatSnap, Innography, USPTO, Frost & Sullivan.
• Collaborate with Technology Deployment (TD) Commercialization Managers to establish strategic relationships with external customers, INL management, DOE Office of Technology Transitions Programs.
• Help with innovation and commercialization programs, and technical staff to support INL’s broad technology deployment mission.
• Provide intellectual property management expertise, including patents, copyrights. Evaluate and protect intellectual property through assessments, prior art searches, and competitive landscape analysis.
• Assist Commercialization Managers on the development of licensing agreements, from negotiation through implementation.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote INL technologies across various industries. This includes creating marketing materials and presenting technical concepts to non-technical partners.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Level 1: Bachelor’s and 0 years of experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s and 2 years of experience. Master’s and 0 years of experience. PhD and 0 years experience
• Related experience may include
  • Prior work and comprehension skills in science and technology
  • Prior experience as a patent agent/patent engineering
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship. 

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($56,196 min - $109,644 max) / Level 2 ($65,064 min - $133,416 max). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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