Patent Prosecution Attorney / Biotechnology

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search

Washington, DC

Full-Time

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our client, a premier intellectual property law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its thriving chemical and biotechnology patent prosecution practice. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution matters in the biological, biotechnology, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields with quality domestic and foreign clients.

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, organic chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field. Candidates must have three to five years of chemical or biotech prosecution, PTAB post-grant proceedings, and/or opinion experience. Must be registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and an advanced degree is strongly preferred. Top academic credentials, strong analytical abilities, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well on a team are required. Our client offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits.